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DSST Health - 2

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1. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






2. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






3. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






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






5. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






6. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






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






8. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






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






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






11. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






13. This process is called ____________ identification.






14. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






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






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






17. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






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






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






20. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






22. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






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






24. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






25. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






26. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






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






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






29. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






30. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






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






32. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






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






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






35. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






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






37. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






38. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






39. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






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






41. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






42. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






43. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






44. 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






45. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






46. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






47. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________






48. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






49. ________________ 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






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







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