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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






2. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






3. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






4. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






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






6. ______________ 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






7. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






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






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






10. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






11. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






12. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






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

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14. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






15. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






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






17. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






18. _____________ - 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






19. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






20. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






21. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






22. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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23. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






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






25. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






26. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






27. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise






28. 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






29. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage






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.






31. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






32. 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






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






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






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






36. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






37. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






38. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






39. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






40. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners






41. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






42. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






43. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






44. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






45. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






46. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






47. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






48. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






49. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






50. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed