​Health Is Generally Defined as an Absence of Disease

question 56

True/False

​Health is generally defined as an absence of disease.

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Definitions:

Oxygen-Rich Blood

Blood that has been oxygenated in the lungs and is being transported to cells throughout the body.

Oxygen-Poor Blood

Blood that has given up its oxygen to nourish the body's cells and now contains a higher concentration of carbon dioxide, returning to the heart and lungs for oxygenation.

Carbon Dioxide

This is a gas without color or smell, generated from the combustion of carbon and organic materials, and through respiratory activities, which plants use in photosynthesis.

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are perceived as beneficial or desirable, such as happiness, joy, love, and contentment.