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College Health Vocab

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1. Natural and synthetic derivatives of opium.






2. Protein produced by the infant and released into the amniotic fluid; AFP measurement is used to screen for some fetal abnormalities.






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






4. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






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






6. Birth defects.






7. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






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






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






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






11. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






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






20. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






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






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






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






24. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






25. 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.






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






27. Abnormal condition of the lungs characterized by decreased respiratory function and increased shortness of breath.






28. Inability to become pregnant after not using any form of contraception during sexual intercourse for 12 months.






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






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






31. Chemical substance that slows down the activity of the bain and spinal cord.






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






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






34. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






35. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






36. Maintaining a positive outlook.






37. In Golemen's work the kind of intelligence that includes an understanding of emotional experience - self-awareness - and sensitivity to others.






38. Disorder in which a person peceives his body to be underdeveloped no matter how highly developed his muscles really are.






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






40. Chemical agent that killls sperm.






41. Drugs that alter perceptions and thinking - intensifying and distorting visual and auditory perceptions and producing hallucinations; also called psychedelics.






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






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






44. How a drug get in your body ex. injection - inhalation - absorption - etc.






45. Events or agents in the environment that cause stress.






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






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






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






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






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







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