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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






3. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






4. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






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






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






8. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






9. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions






10. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






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






12. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt






13. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






14. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






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






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






17. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






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






19. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






20. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






21. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






22. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






24. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






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






26. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






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






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






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

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30. __________ ________ is a state of well-being of the mind






31. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






32. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






33. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






34. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






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






36. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






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






38. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






39. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






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






41. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






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






43. The second stage is called ________________.






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






45. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






46. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






47. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






48. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






49. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






50. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim