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DSST Health - 2

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






2. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






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






5. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






6. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






7. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






8. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






9. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






10. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






11. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






12. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






13. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






14. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






15. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






16. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






17. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






18. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






19. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






20. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






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






22. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






23. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle






24. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






25. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






26. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






27. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






28. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






29. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






30. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful






31. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






32. 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






33. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






34. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






35. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test






36. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






37. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






38. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






39. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






40. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






41. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






42. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






43. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






44. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






45. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






46. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






47. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






48. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






49. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






50. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose







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