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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. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






2. 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






3. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






4. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






5. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






6. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






7. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






8. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






9. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






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






11. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






12. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






14. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






15. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






16. For a disease to be transferred - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or ___________ - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus






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






18. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






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






20. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






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






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






23. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






24. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






25. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






26. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






27. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






28. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






29. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






30. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






31. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






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






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






34. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






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






36. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






37. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer






38. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






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






40. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






41. 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






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






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






44. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






45. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






46. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






47. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






48. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






49. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






50. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness