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College Health Vocab

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






2. The part of the brain where the executive functions of planning - organizing - and rational thnking are controlled.






3. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






4. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for initiating the stress response.






5. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






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






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






8. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






9. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






10. 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.






11. An anxiety disorder marked by an excessive fear of an object or a situation.






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






13. Interrelated conditions of disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis.






14. Excessive or addictive exercising - undertaken to address psychological needs rather than to improve fitness.






15. Small polyurethane foam device presaturated with spermicide that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.






16. Set of birth defects associated with use of alcohol during pregnancy.






17. Treatment for psychological problems usually based on the development of a positive interpersonal relationship between a client and a therapist.






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






19. Interrelated conditions of disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis.






20. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.






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






22. Effective style of coping with stress - characterized by a tendency to view life evenets as challenges rather than threats - a commitment to meaningful activities - and a sense of being in control.






23. Relays information between the two hemispheres of the brain and is believed to play a role in creativity and problem solving. Grows and changes significantly during adolescense.






24. Using a drug for fun or to get high.






25. Birth defects.






26. Eating disorder marked by binge-eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia.






27. Maintaining a positive outlook.






28. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






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






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






31. Dependence on a substance or a behavior.






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






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






34. Contraceptive method based on abstinence during the window of time around ovulation when a woman is most likely to conceive.






35. Short term stress - produced by the stress response.






36. Positive thoughts that you can write down or say to yourself to balance negative thoughts.






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






38. Technique for producing a visual image of the fetus using high-frequency sound waves.






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






40. Short term stress - produced by the stress response.






41. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






42. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






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






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






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






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






47. Complicated drug combinations used to overcome drug resistance in different strains of HIV.






48. A mood disorder in which a person - for no apparent reason - experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods - feelings of worthlessness - and diminishes interest or pleasure in most activities






49. Birth weight of less that 5.5 pounds - often as a result of preterm delivery.






50. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.