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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






2. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






3. ___________ burial is the most common method.






4. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






5. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






6. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






7. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child






8. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






9. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






10. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






11. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






12. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






13. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise






14. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






16. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness






17. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






18. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






19. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






20. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






21. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






22. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






23. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






24. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________






25. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






26. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






27. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






28. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






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30. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






31. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






32. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






33. This level of intensity is called the ________.






34. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






35. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






36. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






37. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






38. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






39. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






40. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






41. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body






42. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






43. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






44. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






45. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






46. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






47. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






48. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






49. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






50. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse