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






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






3. This level of intensity is called the ________.






4. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






5. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






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






7. 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






8. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






9. _________ 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






10. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






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






12. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






13. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






15. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






16. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






17. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






18. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






19. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






20. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






21. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






22. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care






23. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






24. The second stage is called ________________.






25. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






26. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






27. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






28. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






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






30. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






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






32. In K






33. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






34. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






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






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






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






39. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






40. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






41. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






42. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






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






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






45. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out






46. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






47. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






48. 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






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






50. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health