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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. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






2. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






3. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






4. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






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






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






7. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






8. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






9. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






10. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






11. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.






12. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






13. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






14. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






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






16. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






17. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






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






19. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






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






21. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






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






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






24. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






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






26. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






27. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






28. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






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






30. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






31. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






32. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






33. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






34. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






35. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture






36. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






37. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






38. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






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






40. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






41. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






42. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






43. 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






44. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






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






46. This process is called ____________ identification.






47. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






48. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






49. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






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