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DSST Health - 2

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1. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






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






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






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






5. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






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






7. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






8. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






9. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






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






11. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






12. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply






13. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






14. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






16. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






17. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






18. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






19. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






20. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






21. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






22. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke






23. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






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






25. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






26. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






27. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






28. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






29. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






30. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






31. This process is called ____________ identification.






32. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






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






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






35. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money






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






37. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






38. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






39. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






40. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system






41. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






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






43. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






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






45. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






46. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






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






48. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






49. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






50. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________







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