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DSST Health - 2

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






2. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






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






4. 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






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






6. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control






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






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






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






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






11. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






12. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






13. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated






14. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






15. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






16. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________






17. 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






18. 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






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






20. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation






21. 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






22. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






23. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






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






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






26. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






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






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






29. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






30. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






31. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






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






33. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






34. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






35. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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36. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






37. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






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






39. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






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






41. 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






42. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






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






44. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






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






46. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






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






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






49. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






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