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College Health Vocab

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






2. 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.






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






4. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






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






6. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






20. Dependence on a drug






21. 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.






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






23. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






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






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






26. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






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






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






29. Selyes classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm - resistance - and exhaustion.






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






31. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






32. 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.






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






34. Long know to be invollved in moter activity and physical coordination; now understood to coordinate thinking processes - including decision mkakin and social skills .Undergoes dynamic growth and change during adolescence.






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






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






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






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






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






41. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






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






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






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






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