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College Health Vocab

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1. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






2. 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






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. An extreme or rapid change in mood






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






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






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






11. 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






12. A substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness.






13. Dependence on a drug






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






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






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






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






18. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






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






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






21. Contraceptive methods based on physically separating sperm from the female repoductive tract.






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






23. Female sterilization procedure involving severing and tying off or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent ova from reaching the uterus.






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






37. 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.






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






39. Newborn.






40. Combination of birth defects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol - characterized by abnormal facial apperance - slow growth - mental retardation - and social - emotional - and behavioral problems.






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






42. Combination of birth defects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol - characterized by abnormal facial apperance - slow growth - mental retardation - and social - emotional - and behavioral problems.






43. Membrane that surrounds the fetus in the uterus and contains amniotic fluid.






44. Brain chemicals thta conduct signals from one brain cell to the next.






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Maintaining a positive outlook.






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