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DSST Health - 2

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1. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






2. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






3. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






4. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






5. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






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






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






8. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






9. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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






11. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






12. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






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 first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






15. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






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






17. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






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






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






21. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






22. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






23. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






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






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






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






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






29. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






30. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control






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






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






33. _____________ - 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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. In K






39. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






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






41. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






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






43. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






44. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






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






46. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






47. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






48. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful






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






50. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action







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