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College Health Vocab
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health-and-fitness
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1. Mental representation that a person has of his or her own body - including perceptions - attitudes - thoughts - and emotions.
Eclampsia
Endorphins
Body Image
Licit Drug
2. 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
Mental Disorder
psychotherapy
hardiness
Psychoactive Drug
3. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.
stress
Chronic Bronchitis
Barrier methods
Asthma
4. Surgical removal of the contents of the uterus to terminate a pregnancy.
Chronic Bronchitis
Surgical abortion
Stimulants
Neonate
5. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.
distress
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Opioids
Recreational use
6. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.
Contraceptive sponge
Placenta
Mood changes
distress
7. Technique for testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.
Body Image
Elective abortion
Surgical abortion
Amniocentesis
8. Small polyurethane foam device presaturated with spermicide that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.
Contraceptive sponge
Inhalants
Stillbirth
Cervical cap
9. Small polyurethane foam device presaturated with spermicide that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.
addiction
sympathetic branch
Panic Attack
Contraceptive sponge
10. 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
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychoactive drug
Intoxication
relaxation response
11. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.
Opportunistic Infections
Female Athlete Triad
Recreational use
Ectopic pregnancy
12. Membrane that surrounds the fetus in the uterus and contains amniotic fluid.
Placenta
eustress
Cesarean Section (C-section)
Amniotic sac
13. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .
Placenta
Self-esteem
Medical abortion
Positive psychology
14. Infections that occur when the immune system is weakened. These infections do not usually occur in a person with a healthy immune system.
Opportunistic Infections
Mood changes
Teratogens
Mental Disorder
15. Strong craving for a drug and compulsive use of the drug despite negative consequences
Signs of addiction
Intoxication
Amniocentesis
Chronic Bronchitis
16. 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.
Chronic villus sampling (CVS)
Bulimia Nervosa
Stimulants
Congenital abnormalities
17. Breathable chemical vapors that alter consciousness - producing a state resembling dunkenness.
Inhalants
Mental Disorder
Opportunistic Infections
sympathetic branch
18. Altered state of consciousness as a result of drinking alcohol or ingesting other substances.
Hallucinogens
Intoxication
Low birth weight
Vertical transmission
19. Mental state characterized by a depressed mood - loss of interest or pleasure in activities and several orther related symptoms.
Licit Drug
Depression
Tubal ligation
eustress
20. A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Emergency contraception (EC)
Infertility
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
21. 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.
corpus callosum
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Asthma
hostility
22. Selyes classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm - resistance - and exhaustion.
Chronic villus sampling (CVS)
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Elective abortion
general adaptation syndrome
23. Respiratory disorder characterized by mucus secretion - cough - and increasing difficulty in breathing.
relaxation response
relaxation response
Chronic Bronchitis
Schizophrenia
24. Perception of one's ability to perform certain tasks successfully.
Self-efficacy
Phobia
Elective abortion
Barrier methods
25. 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.
Fatty Liver
Route of administration
stress
corpus callosum
26. Smoke from other people's tobacco products; also called secondhand smoke or passive smoking.
Vertical transmission
Opioids
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)
Intoxication
27. Complicated drug combinations used to overcome drug resistance in different strains of HIV.
Asthma
eustress
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Drug Cocktails
28. Eating disorder marked by binge-eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia.
Binge-Eating Disorder
Recreational use
Calorie Restriction
Amniocentesis
29. Drugs that are unlawful to possess - manufacture - sell - or use.
Neonate
Self-esteem
Illicit Drugs
Body Image
30. Technique for producing a visual image of the fetus using high-frequency sound waves.
chronic stress
Ultrasound
Self-actualization
Acute Alcohol Intoxication
31. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.
Cervical cap
Muscle Dysmorphia
Emotional Intelligence
Self-actualization
32. Physiological process by which the mothers bady expels the baby during birth.
Body Image
stress
Contraceptive sponge
Labor
33. 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
Emergency contraception (EC)
psychotherapy
Stimulants
Major Depressive Disorder
34. Birth weight of less that 5.5 pounds - often as a result of preterm delivery.
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Binge-Eating Disorder
Low birth weight
Route of administration
35. Surgical delivery of the infant through the abdominal wall.
Opportunistic Infections
sympathetic branch
Optimism
Cesarean Section (C-section)
36. Potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy - marked by seizures and coma.
Neurotransmitters
Vasectomy
Eclampsia
Stillbirth
37. Ability to bounce back from adversity.
Low birth weight
Binge Drinking
Resilience
Self-actualization
38. Maintaining a positive outlook.
Disordered Eating Behaviors
Opioids
Optimism
Tubal ligation
39. An extreme or rapid change in mood
Mood changes
Self-actualization
Drug
Sterilization
40. 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.
Illicit Drugs
Low birth weight
Microbicide
Instrumental use
41. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.
Depressants
Dysthymic Disorder
Prenatal Care
Illicit Drugs
42. A contraceptive method in which the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculating.
Withdrawal
Chronic villus sampling (CVS)
Central nervous System Depressant
Acute Alcohol Intoxication
43. Altered state of consciousness as a result of drinking alcohol or ingesting other substances.
Mental Disorder
Opportunistic Infections
Carbon Monoxide
Intoxication
44. Scarring of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.
Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver
Low birth weight
autonomic nervous system
45. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.
addiction
Schizophrenia
cerebellum
Fatty Liver
46. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.
stress
Phobia
Eclampsia
Neonate
47. An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent - intrusive thoughts - ect.; An anxiety disorder where you have to do something to satisfy your obsession.
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Licit Drug
48. State of stability and balance in whic hbody functions are maintained within a normal range.
homeostasis
Amniocentesis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Prepregnancy counseling
49. Effective style of coping with stress - characterized by a tendency to view life evenets as challenges rather than threats - a commitment to meaningful activities - and a sense of being in control.
hardiness
Binge Drinking
Signs of addiction
parasympathetic branch
50. Long term - low level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution
hardiness
Vasectomy
chronic stress
Instrumental use