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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






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






3. 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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4. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






5. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked






6. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






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






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






9. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






10. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






11. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






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






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






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






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






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






17. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






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






19. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






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






21. 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






22. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






23. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






24. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse






25. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






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






27. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






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






29. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






30. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






31. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






32. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






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






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






35. ___________ burial is the most common method.






36. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






37. ____________ 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






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






39. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






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






41. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






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






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






44. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






45. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






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






47. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






48. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






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






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