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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






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






3. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






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






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






6. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






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






8. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






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






10. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






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






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






13. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






14. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






19. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






20. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation






21. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






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






23. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






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






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






26. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






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






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






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






30. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






31. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






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






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






34. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






35. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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






37. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






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






40. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






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






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






43. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






44. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






45. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






46. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia






47. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






49. This process is called ____________ identification.






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