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






2. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






3. 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.






4. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






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






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






7. 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.






8. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Use of a pharmaceutical agent to terminate a pregnancy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






21. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






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






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






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






25. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






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






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






29. Relays information between the two hemispheres of the brain and is believed to play a role in creativity and problem solving. Grows and changes significantly during adolescense.






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system.






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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







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