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College Health Vocab

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1. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






2. 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.






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






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






5. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






6. Disorder in which a person peceives his body to be underdeveloped no matter how highly developed his muscles really are.






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






8. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






9. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






10. Compound or chemical in the form of a cream - gel - or suppository that would kill microorganisms and that could be applied topically to the vagina or rectum before intercourse - reducing the risk of STD transmission.






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






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






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






14. 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






15. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






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






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






18. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






19. Inability to become pregnant after not using any form of contraception during sexual intercourse for 12 months.






20. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






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






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






23. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. Maintaining a positive outlook.






34. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






35. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






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






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. 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.






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






40. Abnormal eating patterns (for example - vomiting - use of laxatives - extreme dieting) that may not fit the rigid diagnostic rules for anorexia or bulimia but affect quality of life.






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






42. Preoccupation with an imagined or exaggerated defect in appearance.






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






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






45. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






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






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






48. 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






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






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