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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






2. 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






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






4. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






5. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






6. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






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

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






9. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






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






11. 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






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






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






14. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






15. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






29. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






30. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






31. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






32. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






33. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






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






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






36. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






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






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






39. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






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






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






42. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






43. 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






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






45. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






46. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






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






48. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






49. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






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