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College Health Vocab

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






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






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






4. Primary addictive ingredient in tobacco; a poison and a psychoactive drug.






5. Series of physiological changes that calm body systems and return them to normal.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






13. 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






14. According to the DSM-IV-TR - a pattern of behavior that is associated with distress (pain) aor disability (impairment in an important area of functioning - suchas school or work) or with significantly increased risk of suffering - death - pain - disa






15. 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.






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






17. Substance other than food that affects the structure or function of the body through its chemical action.






18. Conditions characterized by severely disturbed eating behaviors and distorted body image; eating disorders jeopardize physical and psychological health.






19. Maintaining a positive outlook.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. An odorless gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to vital body organs.






25. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The amount of alcohol in grams in 100 milliliters of blood - expressed as a percentage.






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






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






35. An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent - intrusive thoughts - ect.; An anxiety disorder where you have to do something to satisfy your obsession.






36. Dependence on a drug






37. Abnormal condition of the lungs characterized by decreased respiratory function and increased shortness of breath.






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






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






40. Birth defects.






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






42. Controls planning - organizing - rational thinking - working memory - judgment - moood modulaiton. Undergoes rapid growth just before puberty - followed by pruning and consolidation during adolescence.






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






44. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






45. Technique for testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.






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






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






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






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






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







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