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College Health Vocab

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






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






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






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






5. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






6. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






14. Infections that occur when the immune system is weakened. These infections do not usually occur in a person with a healthy immune system.






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






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.






17. Breathable chemical vapors that alter consciousness - producing a state resembling dunkenness.






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






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






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






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.






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






23. Respiratory disorder characterized by mucus secretion - cough - and increasing difficulty in breathing.






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






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.






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






27. Complicated drug combinations used to overcome drug resistance in different strains of HIV.






28. Eating disorder marked by binge-eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






38. Maintaining a positive outlook.






39. An extreme or rapid change in mood






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.






41. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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.






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