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College Health Vocab

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






2. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






3. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






4. 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.






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






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






7. Dependence on a drug






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






9. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Birth defects.






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






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






32. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






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






34. Drugs that are legal.






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for turning off the stress response and returning the body to normal.






40. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






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






42. Long term - low level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution






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






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






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






46. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






47. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






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






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






50. Ability to bounce back from adversity.