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DSST Health - 2
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health-fitness-nutrition
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels
Generativity.
Vascular.
BMI (body mass index).
Loss of control.
2. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life
Saturated.
Thermal.
Chronic.
Rhinitis.
3. This level of intensity is called the ________.
THR (target heart rate).
Socialization.
Empowerment.
Identity.
4. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Self-care.
Global warming.
Psychoactive.
Anaerobic.
5. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time
Synergistic.
Inhalants.
Anonymous.
Carbon monoxide.
6. 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
Emotional.
Smog.
Additives.
Insulin.
7. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication
Psychologists.
Acute.
Impedance.
Bipolar.
8. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body
Minerals.
Carcinoma.
Fear.
Mononucleosis.
9. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Stimulants.
Vasocongestion.
Fossil
Entombment.
10. In K
Overload.
Insulin.
Social.
Anger.
11. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise
Benign.
Heredity.
Dyspareunia.
Shyness.
12. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Depressant.
Flexibility.
Wellness.
Congestive.
13. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac
Amniotic
Platelet.
Older.
Denial.
14. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Loss of control.
Physiological.
Integrity.
OTC (Over the counter).
15. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females
Pancreatic.
Exercise.
Acupuncture
Plateau.
16. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse
Independence.
Benign.
Dyspareunia.
Carbon monoxide.
17. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim
Placenta.
Shyness.
Coitus.
Stalking
18. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out
Identity.
Cirrhosis.
Vasocongestion.
Platelet.
19. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse
Menopause.
Child.
Syphilis.
Adulthood.
20. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Women.
Exhaustion.
Abraham Maslow.
Proteins.
21. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.
Hypertension.
Reservoir
Chemotherapy.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
22. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness
Platelet.
Grief
Prostate.
Incubation.
23. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
Medicare.
Alcoholism.
Contact.
Responsibility
24. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle
Epitaph.
Grief
Overload.
Social.
25. They have established a ___________ identity
Wellness.
Intellectual.
Psychoanalytic.
. Gender.
26. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs
Social.
Euthanasia.
Lung.
Condom.
27. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs
Testicle.
Breast.
Distress.
Men.
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
Isokinetic.
Men.
Asthma.
Contact.
29. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body
Fallopian.
Intimacy
Diabetes.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
30. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Menarche
Urethra.
Chemotherapy.
Radiation.
31. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Chlamydia.
Contraception.
Psychologists.
Epidemic.
32. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use
Amniotic
Saturated.
Unintentional.
Podiatrists.
33. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Bisexuals
Carbohydrates.
Emotional.
Acceptance
34. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.
Piaget.
Fossil
Embalming.
Incubation.
35. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________
Cirrhosis.
Psychosomatic.
Stroke.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
36. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Depressants.
Identity.
Type I.
37. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins
Complementary.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Chiropractic.
Congestive.
38. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet
Social.
Isokinetic.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Naturopathy.
39. _______________ is the use of minute doses of herbs or minerals to stimulate healing
Adulthood.
Vasocongestion.
Homeopathy.
Gastroplasty.
40. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Morals.
Unhealthy.
Piaget.
41. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict
Ovolactovegetarian.
Anonymous.
Depressants.
Emotional.
42. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Water.
Preference.
Global warming.
Atherosclerosis.
43. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.
Entry.
Bisexuals
Endorphins.
Harassment.
44. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells
Synergistic.
Heterosexuality.
Removal.
Flexibility.
45. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging
Chlamydia.
Condom.
Endurance.
Bulimia.
46. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others
Pesticide.
Heterosexuality.
Social phobia.
Cardiovascular
47. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Cohabitation.
Cervical.
Depressants.
Intellectual.
48. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions
Benign.
Psychologists.
Exercise.
Pancreatic.
49. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Emphysema.
Alzheimer's.
Mononucleosis.
Anorexia.
50. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Carcinoma.
Helper T.
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