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DSST Health - 2
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1. 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
Fear.
. Lower.
Additives.
Intrinsic.
2. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
OTC (Over the counter).
Orgasmic
Chest.
Remediation.
3. Positive use of stress is called ____________.
Homosexuality.
Fiber.
Occupational.
Eustress.
4. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
Osteoarthritis.
Flight.
New host.
Podiatrists.
5. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Acid.
Heterosexuality.
Smoking.
Rhinitis.
6. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Isometric.
Complementary.
Men.
7. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
. Bronchitis.
Orgasmic
Coping.
Additives.
8. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle
Indirect.
Contraception.
Overload.
Chemotherapy.
9. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Cannabis.
Occupational.
Alcoholism.
Anorexia.
10. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________
Psychoanalytic.
Kubler-Ross.
Oxidation.
Emphysema.
11. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Social.
Ozone.
Indirect.
12. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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13. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in
Responsibility
Excitement.
Denial.
Anger.
14. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies
Homicide.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Testicle.
Self-esteem.
15. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods
Carbohydrates.
Fallopian.
Psychoactive.
Luteum.
16. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Social.
Psychologists.
Post traumatic.
Mutations
17. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Intimacy.
A.
Stroke.
Piaget.
18. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed
Pneumonia.
A.
Atherosclerosis.
Lung.
19. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself
Cannabis.
Biological.
Ovolactovegetarian.
OTC (Over the counter).
20. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Complementary.
Acupuncture
Fetal.
21. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Stalking
Osteoporosis.
Epstein-Barr.
22. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved
Post-abortion.
Impedance.
Isometric.
Intimacy
23. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life
Ozone.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Chronic.
Absorption.
24. 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
Fermentation.
Labor.
Fallopian.
Spiritual.
25. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Insulin.
Atherosclerosis.
Risk.
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
26. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Anger.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Epstein-Barr.
27. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Paraphilia.
Cardiovascular.
Atria.
Atherosclerosis.
28. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________
Unhealthy.
Asthma.
Absorption.
Androgyny
29. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices
Scrotum.
Paraphilia.
Asthma.
Emphysema.
30. 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 __________-________.
Dehydration.
Kubler-Ross.
Epidemic.
40
31. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Menopause.
Fermentation.
Exposure.
Water.
32. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Women.
Amniotic
Responsibility
Urethra.
33. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
Euthanasia.
Love.
Control.
Rhinitis.
34. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Ground.
Chemotherapy.
Chlamydia.
Absorption.
35. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Depressants.
Minerals.
Atherosclerosis.
36. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
. Lower.
Deductible.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
37. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Uterus.
OTC (Over the counter).
Vasocongestion.
38. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage
Epitaph.
Depressant.
Bargaining.
Particulate.
39. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.
Insurance.
Fetal.
Distress.
Menarche
40. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases
Greenhouse.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Helper T.
D.
41. In K
Denial.
Anaerobic.
Tolerance.
Lung.
42. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Melanoma.
Flexibility.
Lung.
Isokinetic.
43. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight
Portal.
Bargaining.
Muscle mass.
Unhealthy.
44. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight
Codependence.
Desirable.
Bargaining.
Women.
45. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time
Endometrium.
Endurance.
Flight.
Rehabilitation.
46. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
Rehabilitation.
Asthma.
Child.
Durable.
47. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control
THR (target heart rate).
Fiber.
Abortion.
Diaphragm
48. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Anger.
Dehydration.
Remediation.
49. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia
A.
Companionate.
Indirect.
Intellectual.
50. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or _____________ - is a state of extreme absorption in another
Infatuation.
. Gender.
Companionate.
Muscle mass.
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