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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






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






3. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






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






5. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






6. 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






7. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






8. ____________ 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






9. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






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






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






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






13. 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






14. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






15. 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






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






17. In K






18. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






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






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






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






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






23. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation






24. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






25. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






26. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






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






28. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






29. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






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






31. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






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






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






34. ___________ burial is the most common method.






35. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






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






37. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






38. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






39. In K






40. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






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






42. 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






43. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






44. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






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






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






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






48. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






49. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






50. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________