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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
Abraham Maslow.
Impedance.
Ozone.
Hallucinogenic
2. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good
Wellness.
Entombment.
Generativity.
Independence.
3. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________
Complementary.
Bisexuals
Medicare.
Cholesterol.
4. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer
Rectum.
Emotional.
Muscle mass.
Vascular.
5. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
Celibacy.
Sigmund Freud.
Pathogenic.
. Gender.
6. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer
Naturopathy.
Social phobia.
Cervical.
Intrinsic.
7. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time
Codependence.
Radon.
Endurance.
Menarche
8. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery
Luteum.
Pathogenic.
Angioplasty.
Agent.
9. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females
Alternative.
Plateau.
Dehydration.
New host.
10. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________
Chronic.
New host.
Social.
Minerals.
11. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________
Fetus.
Radiation.
Absorption.
Pathogenic.
12. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Psychoactive.
Osteoarthritis.
Luteum.
13. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.
Migraine.
Preference.
Smoking.
Resolution.
14. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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15. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time
Synergistic.
Hallucinogenic
Pneumonia.
Stroke.
16. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.
Epitaph.
Amniotic
Gateway.
Particulate.
17. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind
Proteins.
Mental health.
Resistance.
Isokinetic.
18. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Cirrhosis.
Epidemic.
Psychoactive.
19. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus
Recovery.
Pneumonia.
Gastroplasty.
Uterus.
20. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
Date.
Obsession.
Child.
Incubation.
21. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Type I.
Euthanasia.
Repression.
Stimulants.
22. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity
Resolution.
Uterus.
Intimacy.
Radiation.
23. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs
Deductible.
Self-esteem.
Home.
Cardiovascular.
24. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Speeding.
Eutrophication.
Emotions.
Roe.
25. ____________ 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.
Radon.
Chest.
Aerobic
26. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix
Water.
Prostate.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Homicide.
27. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________
Endurance.
Prostate.
Eustress.
Cirrhosis.
28. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use
Depressants.
Adulthood.
Saturated.
Pancreatic.
29. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart
Coronary.
Vasocongestion.
Radiation.
Atria.
30. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Vasocongestion.
Bisexuals
Morals.
31. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Atherosclerosis.
Endometrium.
Gender.
Psychoactive.
32. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation
Contraception.
Portal.
Risk.
Epitaph.
33. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.
Synergistic.
Complementary.
Post traumatic.
Love.
34. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight
Ayurveda.
Desirable.
BMI (body mass index).
Alcoholism.
35. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
Orgasmic
Exercise.
Control.
Chiropractic.
36. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Integrity.
A.
Exhaustion.
Depressant.
37. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone
Anger.
Gaseous.
Partner.
Risk.
38. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed
Muscle mass.
Lung.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Morals.
39. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread
Kubler-Ross.
Cholesterol.
Benign.
Celibacy.
40. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Carbon monoxide.
Fiber.
Singlehood.
Nicotine.
41. In K
Indirect.
Denial.
Coping.
Stroke.
42. Positive use of stress is called ____________.
Eustress.
Embalming.
Anonymous.
New host.
43. In K
Benign.
Anger.
Complementary.
Pap.
44. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.
Portal.
Self-care.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Resolution.
45. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels
Vascular.
Intimacy
Heterosexuality.
Insulin.
46. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Composition.
Morals.
Bisexuals
Pap.
47. 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
Grief
Anonymous.
Chemotherapy.
Contact.
48. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________
Pathogenic.
Genetic.
Neglect.
Vacuum.
49. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders
Chlamydia.
Osteoarthritis.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Gastroplasty.
50. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects
Cessation
Tolerance.
Anonymous.
Benign.