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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Eutrophication.
Binge.
Piaget.
Hate.
2. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products
Exposure.
Progressive.
Vegan.
Endometrium.
3. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
Set point.
Shyness.
Thermal.
Osteopathy
4. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner
Endometrium.
Date.
Cannabis.
Crisis.
5. 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
Asthma.
Epidemic.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Spiritual.
6. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Intimacy.
Endometrium.
Compulsion.
Water.
7. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation
Absorption.
Condom.
Risk.
Syphilis.
8. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________
Flexibility.
Heredity.
Cirrhosis.
Intimacy.
9. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells
Plateau.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Aerobic
Gaseous.
10. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
Incubation.
Urethra.
OTC (Over the counter).
Osteoarthritis.
11. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Pathogen.
Asthma.
Physiological.
12. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Men.
Crisis.
Indirect.
Fetus.
13. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
Entombment.
Orientation.
Celibacy.
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14. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
Directives.
Unintentional.
Bulimia.
Urethra.
15. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake
Osteoarthritis.
Chronic.
Depressant.
. Lower.
16. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training
Rhinitis.
Social.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Resistance.
17. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus
Epitaph.
Naturopathy.
Pathogen.
Coitus.
18. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Testicle.
Depressants.
Emotional.
Intimacy
19. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others
Singlehood.
Eustress.
Social phobia.
Six. Blood's functions -
20. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Shyness.
Cholesterol.
Immune.
Menarche
21. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Eustress.
Homicide.
Pancreatic.
Radon.
22. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests
Desirable.
Intellectual.
Orientation.
Set point.
23. 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
Fallopian.
Durable.
Bisexuals
Atherosclerosis.
24. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Testicle.
Homicide.
Podiatrists.
Epstein-Barr.
25. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Men.
Exposure.
A.
Immune.
26. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Love.
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PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Codependence.
27. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs
22.5%.
Abraham Maslow.
Osteopathy
New host.
28. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Morals.
. Lower.
Testicle.
Reservoir
29. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body
Dehydration.
Mutations
Pap.
Adulthood.
30. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
Social.
Contact.
Carcinoma.
Smog.
31. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Kubler-Ross.
Epitaph.
Oxidation.
Fat.
32. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Social.
Heterosexuality.
Removal.
Depression.
33. 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
Diaphragm
Community
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Insulin.
34. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________
Gateway.
Entry.
Emotions.
Minerals.
35. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Neglect.
Anorexia.
Cervical.
Emotions.
36. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
Gender.
Pneumonia.
Adulthood.
Obsession.
37. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________
D.
Dyspareunia.
Chronic.
Genetic.
38. 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.
Identity.
Osteoarthritis.
Contact.
Neglect.
39. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Erectile.
Menopause.
Pancreatic.
Resistance.
40. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo
Saturated.
Placenta.
Preference.
Socialization.
41. 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
Podiatrists.
Contact.
Compulsion.
Urethra.
42. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle
Genetic.
Chest.
Compulsion.
Osteoporosis.
43. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur
Depressants.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Carcinogens.
Decline.
44. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care
Cerebrovascular.
Angioplasty.
Asthma.
Cardiovascular.
45. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises
Women.
Exercise.
Carbon monoxide.
Progressive.
46. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Osteopathy
Androgyny
Acupuncture
Sigmund Freud.
47. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria
Biological.
Coronary.
Scrotum.
Hallucinogenic
48. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure
Hypertension.
Contact.
Intimacy
Preference.
49. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Prostate.
Fetus.
Emotional.
Fiber.
50. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Speeding.
Angioplasty.
Eutrophication.
Prostate.