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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






3. This level of intensity is called the ________.






4. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






5. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






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






7. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






8. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body






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






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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






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






13. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






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






15. The ___________ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females






16. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






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






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






20. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






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






22. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






23. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






24. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






25. They have established a ___________ identity






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






27. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






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






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






31. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






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






33. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






34. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






35. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






36. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties






37. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






38. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






39. _______________ is the use of minute doses of herbs or minerals to stimulate healing






40. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






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






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






43. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






44. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






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






46. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






47. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






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






49. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






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.