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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






2. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






3. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






4. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die






5. The second stage is called ________________.






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






7. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






8. 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






9. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






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






11. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






12. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






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






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






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






16. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






17. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






18. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






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

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20. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






21. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






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






24. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






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






26. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






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






28. 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






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






30. _____________ - 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






31. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






32. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






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






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






35. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






36. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






37. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






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






39. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete






40. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or _____________ - is a state of extreme absorption in another






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






42. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






43. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






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






45. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






46. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






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






48. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






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






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