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College Health Vocab

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.






9. The sympathetic branch starts your stress response while the parasympathetic branch-ends your stress response






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






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






12. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






13. The part of the brain where the executive functions of planning - organizing - and rational thnking are controlled.






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






15. The sympathetic branch starts your stress response while the parasympathetic branch-ends your stress response






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






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






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






19. Excessive or addictive exercising - undertaken to address psychological needs rather than to improve fitness.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Protein produced by the infant and released into the amniotic fluid; AFP measurement is used to screen for some fetal abnormalities.






33. An extreme or rapid change in mood






34. Smoke from other people's tobacco products; also called secondhand smoke or passive smoking.






35. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Newborn.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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