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College Health Vocab

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1. Respiratory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty in breathing - wheezing - coughing - and thick mucus production.






2. Chemical substance that slows down the activity of the bain and spinal cord.






3. Surgical removal of the contents of the uterus to terminate a pregnancy.






4. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






5. A set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of bloodborne infections. Blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV and hepatitis B and C. Protective barriers - such as gloves - aprons - and pro






6. Taking a drug for a specific purpose other than getting high.






7. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






8. Clear physiological experience of apprehension or intense fear in the absence of a real danger.






9. Circular rubber dome that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






10. Use of a pharmaceutical agent to terminate a pregnancy.






11. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for turning off the stress response and returning the body to normal.






12. Newborn.






13. Physiological process by which the mothers bady expels the baby during birth.






14. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






15. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






16. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






17. A negative stress that can make a person sick or can keep a person from reaching a goal






18. Condition in which the liver swells with fat globules as a result of alcohol consumption.






19. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood - energy - activity levels - and the ability to carry out daily tasks.






20. In Maslow's work - the state attained when a person has reached his or her full potenial.






21. Drugs that are unlawful to possess - manufacture - sell - or use.






22. Transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery.






23. Altered state of consciousness as a result of drinking alcohol or ingesting other substances.






24. Compound or chemical in the form of a cream - gel - or suppository that would kill microorganisms and that could be applied topically to the vagina or rectum before intercourse - reducing the risk of STD transmission.






25. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






26. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






27. Drugs that speed up activity in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system.






28. Male sterilization procedure - involving tying off and severing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.






29. Respiratory disorder characterized by mucus secretion - cough - and increasing difficulty in breathing.






30. Strong craving for a drug and compulsive use of the drug despite negative consequences






31. Maintaining a positive outlook.






32. Substances that can cause physical damage or defects in the fetus - especially if they are present during the first trimester - when rapid development of body organs is occuring.






33. Infection that is not currently active but could reactivate at a later time.






34. Events or agents in the environment that cause stress.






35. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






36. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






37. Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system.






38. A contraceptive method in which the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculating.






39. A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal






40. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.






41. A person who has this may feel persistent symptoms of mild or moderate depression for an extended period of time.






42. Thick - sticky residue formed when tobacco leaves burn - containing hundreds of chemical compounds and carcinogenic substances.






43. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






44. Series of physiological changes that activate body systems - providing a burst of energy to deal with a percived threat or danger.






45. Use of a pharmaceutical agent to terminate a pregnancy.






46. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






47. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






48. Natural chemicals in the brain that block pain during stressful or painful experiences.






49. Selyes classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm - resistance - and exhaustion.






50. Potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy - marked by seizures and coma.






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