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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






2. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






3. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






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






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






6. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






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






8. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






9. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






10. 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.






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

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12. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






13. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation






14. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






15. 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






16. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






17. 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






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






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






20. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






21. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






22. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






23. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






24. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






25. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






26. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






27. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






28. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






29. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






30. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






31. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






32. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






33. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)






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






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






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






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






38. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






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






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






41. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






42. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






43. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






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






45. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer






46. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






47. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






48. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






49. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






50. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females