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College Health Vocab

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1. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






2. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






3. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.






4. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.






5. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.






6. Area of interest within the field of psychology that focuses on positive emotions - character strengths - and conditions that create happiness.






7. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






9. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






10. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.






11. 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






12. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.






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






14. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.






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






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






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






18. Mental state characterized by a depressed mood - loss of interest or pleasure in activities and several orther related symptoms.






19. 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






20. Scarring of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






21. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






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






23. Breathable chemical vapors that alter consciousness - producing a state resembling dunkenness.






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






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






26. State of stability and balance in whic hbody functions are maintained within a normal range.






27. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.






28. Surgical delivery of the infant through the abdominal wall.






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






30. Combination of birth defects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol - characterized by abnormal facial apparance - slow growth - mental retardation - and social - emotional - and behavior problems.






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






32. Mental representation that a person has of his or her own body - including perceptions - attitudes - thoughts - and emotions.






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






34. How a drug get in your body ex. injection - inhalation - absorption - etc.






35. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






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






37. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






38. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






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






40. Long know to be invollved in moter activity and physical coordination; now understood to coordinate thinking processes - including decision mkakin and social skills .Undergoes dynamic growth and change during adolescence.






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






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






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






44. Infections that occur when the immune system is weakened. These infections do not usually occur in a person with a healthy immune system.






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






46. Technique for testing feal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing cells from the chorionic villus - part of the placenta in the uterus.






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






48. Small T-shaped deivce that when inserted in the uterus prevents conception.






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






50. In Golemen's work the kind of intelligence that includes an understanding of emotional experience - self-awareness - and sensitivity to others.