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College Health Vocab

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






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






3. 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.






4. Birth defects.






5. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






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






8. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






9. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






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






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






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






13. Drugs that speed up activity in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system.






14. Newborn.






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






24. Drugs that are legal.






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






26. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






27. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






28. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Birth weight of less that 5.5 pounds - often as a result of preterm delivery.






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






37. Birth defects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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