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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. Interrelated conditions of disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis.






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. Infection that is not currently active but could reactivate at a later time.






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






7. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






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






9. 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.






10. The part of the brain where the executive functions of planning - organizing - and rational thnking are controlled.






11. Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system.






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






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






14. 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.






15. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






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






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






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






19. Excessive or addictive exercising - undertaken to address psychological needs rather than to improve fitness.






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Series of physiological changes that activate body systems - providing a burst of energy to deal with a percived threat or danger.






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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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.






35. Dependence on a drug






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






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






38. 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.






39. Preoccupation with an imagined or exaggerated defect in appearance.






40. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






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






42. 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.






43. A substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness.






44. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






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






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






47. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






48. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






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






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