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DSST Health - 2

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






2. 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






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






4. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________






5. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






6. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






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






8. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






9. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






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






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






12. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






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






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






15. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






16. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






17. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






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






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






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






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






22. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






24. _____________ - 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






25. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test






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






27. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






28. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






29. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






30. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






31. 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






32. About 75% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to _________






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






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






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






36. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






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






38. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






39. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness






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






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






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






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






44. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






45. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






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






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






48. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases






49. In K






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







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