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College Health Vocab

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






2. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






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






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






5. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






6. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for turning off the stress response and returning the body to normal.






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






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






9. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood - energy - activity levels - and the ability to carry out daily tasks.






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






11. Newborn.






12. Birth defects.






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






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






15. Female sterilization procedure involving severing and tying off or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent ova from reaching the uterus.






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






22. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. 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






36. Maintaining a positive outlook.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






48. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






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






50. An anxiety disorder marked by an excessive fear of an object or a situation.