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College Health Vocab

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1. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






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






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






4. Respiratory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty in breathing - wheezing - coughing - and thick mucus production.






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






6. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.






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






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






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






10. Newborn.






11. 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.






12. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






14. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






15. 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






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






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






18. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






19. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






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






21. Strong craving for a drug and compulsive use of the drug despite negative consequences






22. Dependence on a drug






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






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






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






35. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






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






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






38. Transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery.






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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