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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






3. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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4. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






5. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






6. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






7. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care






8. 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






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






10. In K






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






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






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






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






15. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






16. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






17. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






18. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






19. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






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






21. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






22. 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.






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






24. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






25. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






26. In K






27. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






28. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






29. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






30. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






31. 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






32. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






33. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






34. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






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






36. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






37. _______________ is the use of minute doses of herbs or minerals to stimulate healing






38. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






39. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






40. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






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






42. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






43. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






44. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






45. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






46. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






47. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






48. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






49. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






50. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases