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DSST Health - 2

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






2. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






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






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






5. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






6. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






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






8. ________________ 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






9. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






10. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






11. ___________ burial is the most common method.






12. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






13. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child






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






15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






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






17. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






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






19. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






20. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms






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






22. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






23. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






24. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle






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






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






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






28. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






37. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






38. 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






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






40. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






42. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






43. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






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






45. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






46. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






47. Health ________________ is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health costs






48. The second stage is called ________________.






49. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






50. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage







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