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College Health Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Consumption of five or more drinks in a row by a man or four or more drinks in a row by a woman.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Drugs that are legal.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Dependence on a substance or a behavior.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. An extreme or rapid change in mood