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DSST Health - 2

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






2. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Two upper chambers - called _________ - and two lower chambers - called ventricles - form the heart






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






11. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






12. 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






13. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage






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






15. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






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






17. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






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






19. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






20. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






21. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money






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






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






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






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






26. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






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






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






29. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






30. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer






31. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






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






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






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






40. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture






41. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






42. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






43. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






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






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






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






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






48. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






49. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






50. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle







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