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College Health Vocab

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1. Events or agents in the environment that cause stress.






2. Maintaining a positive outlook.






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. An extreme or rapid change in mood






17. Drugs that speed up activity in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system.






18. Drugs that are legal.






19. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






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






21. Dependence on a drug






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






30. Dependence on a drug






31. Maintaining a positive outlook.






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






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






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






35. Technique for producing a visual image of the fetus using high-frequency sound waves.






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






37. Perception of one's ability to perform certain tasks successfully.






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






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






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






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






43. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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