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DSST Health - 2
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1. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems
Pancreatic.
Women.
Urinary
THR (target heart rate).
2. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________
Cirrhosis.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Smog.
THR (target heart rate).
3. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Resistance.
Endometrium.
Atherosclerosis.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
4. 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
D.
Coronary.
Chest.
Obsession.
5. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units
Helper T.
Intellectual.
Carbohydrates.
Euthanasia.
6. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts
Podiatrists.
Cohabitation.
Transmission.
Menopause.
7. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin
Eutrophication.
Type I.
Indirect.
A.
8. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences
Loss of control.
Thermal.
Cohabitation.
Aerobic
9. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed
Fiber.
Lung.
Speeding.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
10. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Neglect.
Fat.
Coping.
Older.
11. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Depressants.
Contact.
Depressant.
Cohabitation.
12. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children
Heredity.
Progressive.
Harassment.
Neglect.
13. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Prostate.
Cohabitation.
Paraphilia.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
14. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung
Incubation.
. Bronchitis.
Diaphragm
Excitement.
15. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Fat.
Testicle.
D.
Community
16. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Podiatrists.
Shyness.
Pneumonia.
17. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality
Cervical.
Congestive.
Radon.
Sigmund Freud.
18. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids
Proteins.
Alternative.
Embalming.
Denial.
19. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses
Testicle.
Remediation.
Benign.
Hepatitis.
20. 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 ____________.
. Bronchitis.
Depression.
Anger.
Scrotum.
21. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
Synergistic.
Alternative.
Smog.
Deductible.
22. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
Decline.
A.
Podiatrists.
Urethra.
23. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.
Greenhouse.
Particulate.
Cessation
Rheumatic.
24. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Ionizing.
Social phobia.
Social.
25. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Women.
Socialization.
Companionate.
. Lower.
26. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
. Bronchitis.
Resistance.
Pesticide.
Bisexuals
27. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Removal.
Heredity.
Anorexia.
Pesticide.
28. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.
Flight.
Diabetes.
Smog.
Osteoarthritis.
29. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being
Resistance.
Atherosclerosis.
Wellness.
Hallucinogenic
30. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system
Biological.
Child.
Immune.
Incubation.
31. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved
Isometric.
Melanoma.
Ionizing.
. Gender.
32. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Binge.
Uterus.
Insulin.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
33. Positive use of stress is called ____________.
Eustress.
Additives.
Ovolactovegetarian.
Uterus.
34. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Identity.
BMI (body mass index).
Codependence.
Pancreatic.
35. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Mental health.
Stimulants.
Stroke.
BMI (body mass index).
36. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Fossil
Vasocongestion.
Alternative.
Recovery.
37. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse
Dyspareunia.
Wellness.
Responsibility
Set point.
38. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.
Resistance.
Synergistic.
Preference.
Psychoactive.
39. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.
Diabetes.
Endurance.
Exposure.
Ionizing.
40. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs
Men.
Additives.
Deductible.
. Gender.
41. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
Frequency.
Emotions.
Angioplasty.
Progressive.
42. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________
Rehabilitation.
Exhaustion.
Intimacy.
BMI (body mass index).
43. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Placenta.
Cessation
Ovarian
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
44. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)
Abortion.
Hate.
Rheumatic.
Fetus.
45. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________
Physiological.
New host.
Pathogen.
Neglect.
46. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Cervical.
Melanoma.
Compulsion.
Chest.
47. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents
Vacuum.
Love.
Cardiovascular.
Radiation.
48. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Social.
Psychoactive.
Embalming.
Denial.
49. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
40
Carbon monoxide.
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Inhalants.
50. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland
Plateau.
Platelet.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Gastroplasty.
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