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DSST Health - 2

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1. 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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2. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






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






4. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






6. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






7. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






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






9. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






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






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






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






13. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






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






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






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






17. 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






18. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






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






20. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






22. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






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






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






25. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






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






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






28. 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






29. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.






30. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o






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32. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






33. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






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






35. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






36. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






37. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






38. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






39. 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






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






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






42. 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.






43. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






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






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






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






47. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






48. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






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






50. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






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