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College Health Vocab

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1. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.






2. Preoccupation with an imagined or exaggerated defect in appearance.






3. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






4. State of stability and balance in whic hbody functions are maintained within a normal range.






5. Surgical removal of the contents of the uterus to terminate a pregnancy.






6. Potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy - marked by seizures and coma.






7. Eating disorder marked by binge-eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia.






8. A mood disorder in which a person - for no apparent reason - experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods - feelings of worthlessness - and diminishes interest or pleasure in most activities






9. Set of birth defects associated with use of alcohol during pregnancy.






10. Excessive or addictive exercising - undertaken to address psychological needs rather than to improve fitness.






11. Long know to be invollved in moter activity and physical coordination; now understood to coordinate thinking processes - including decision mkakin and social skills .Undergoes dynamic growth and change during adolescence.






12. Brain chemicals thta conduct signals from one brain cell to the next.






13. Dependence on a drug






14. Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system.






15. A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal






16. Respiratory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty in breathing - wheezing - coughing - and thick mucus production.






17. Male sterilization procedure - involving tying off and severing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.






18. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






19. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.






20. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.






21. Chemical substance that slows down the activity of the bain and spinal cord.






22. Mental representation that a person has of his or her own body - including perceptions - attitudes - thoughts - and emotions.






23. An odorless gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to vital body organs.






24. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






25. Contraceptive method based on abstinence during the window of time around ovulation when a woman is most likely to conceive.






26. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood - energy - activity levels - and the ability to carry out daily tasks.






27. Technique for testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.






28. Long know to be invollved in moter activity and physical coordination; now understood to coordinate thinking processes - including decision mkakin and social skills .Undergoes dynamic growth and change during adolescence.






29. Infections that occur when the immune system is weakened. These infections do not usually occur in a person with a healthy immune system.






30. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.






31. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






32. Treatment for psychological problems usually based on the development of a positive interpersonal relationship between a client and a therapist.






33. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






34. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






35. Maintaining a positive outlook.






36. Disorder in which a person peceives his body to be underdeveloped no matter how highly developed his muscles really are.






37. An extreme or rapid change in mood






38. The amount of alcohol in grams in 100 milliliters of blood - expressed as a percentage.






39. In Golemen's work the kind of intelligence that includes an understanding of emotional experience - self-awareness - and sensitivity to others.






40. Mental state characterized by a depressed mood - loss of interest or pleasure in activities and several orther related symptoms.






41. The part of the brain where the executive functions of planning - organizing - and rational thnking are controlled.






42. An odorless gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to vital body organs.






43. Respiratory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty in breathing - wheezing - coughing - and thick mucus production.






44. Set of birth defects associated with use of alcohol during pregnancy.






45. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






46. Transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery.






47. Condition in which the liver swells with fat globules as a result of alcohol consumption.






48. Breathable chemical vapors that alter consciousness - producing a state resembling dunkenness.






49. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






50. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.