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DSST Health

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1. Often judged by a physician who can then sign a legal document called a medical death certificate - these clinical criteria include the following: lack of heartbeat and __________ - lack of central nervous system function - and the presence of rigor






2. The term ________ system refers to the body's blood vessels.






3. Consumption of hallucinogens does not seem to produce physical dependence and only _____ levels of psychological dependence.






4. Although not MDs or Dos - doctors of podiatric medicine (____) treat a variety of conditions related to the feet - including corns - bunions - warts - bone spurs - hammertoes - fractures - diabetes-related conditions - athletic conditions - and struc






5. ________ begin the process of socialization from the time a child is born; school and the community add their influence as the child grows.






6. Examples of sexual harassment include unwanted physical contact - excessive pressure for dates - sexually explicit humor - sexual innuendos or remarks - offers of job advancement based on sexual favors - and overt sexual ________.






7. A more basic responsibility of an adult is to maintain and improve their _______.






8. Symptoms of Post-abortion syndrome include difficulty with personal relationships - drug abuse - nightmares - sexual problems - difficulty communicating - problems with self esteem and ________.






9. Beyond its biological roots - heterosexuality has significant cultural and __________ support in virtually every country in the world.






10. Although people experience grief in remarkably different ways - most people have _________ discomfort - sense of numbness - feelings of detachment from others - preoccupation with the image of the deceased - guilt - or hostility.






11. The best way to add muscle mass is through __________ training such as weight training.






12. The ability to _______ and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the intellectual dimension.






13. About __% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to home.






14. A child with autism is often unresponsive to people and shows a lack of ________.






15. Babies who are not held and comforted are likely to have difficulty _________ others.






16. Direct euthanasia usually involves the administration of large amounts of __________ drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop.






17. High levels of LDL (_____________ lipoprotein) are a significant cause of atherosclerosis.






18. The three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome are ______ - resistance - and exhaustion.






19. The thin-walled atrial chambers are considered collecting chambers - whereas the thick-walled muscular ventricles are considered the ________ chambers.






20. Inadvertently swallowed _______ contains dissolved carcinogens - which creates cancer risks for both the digestive and urinary systems of the body.






21. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the endometrium - which provides a fertilized egg with ___________ during the early stages of development.






22. The name systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) reflects the widespread destruction of fibrous connective tissues and the appearance of a reddish _____ that imparts a characteristic 'mask' to the face.






23. Lower - or more basic needs - must be met before higher needs can be __________.






24. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - _________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today.






25. The _____________ nervous system has an arousal effect; it's associated with the 'fight or flight' response - and stimulation of sympathetic nerves result in effects such as increased heart beat or blood pressure.






26. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a _________.






27. HPV is the most common _________-transmitted infection in the United States






28. In the exhaustion stage - the body's _________ against stress are used up.






29. Approximately __ weeks after fertilization - the baby is ready to be born. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called labor.






30. For a growing number of older adults - remediation and rehabilitation are rarely necessary because of the high level of physical ________ that they enjoy.






31. Noncancerous - or benign tumors do not ______.






32. ________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels.






33. Energy production requires that oxygen and nutrients be delivered by the _____________ system to the muscles.






34. About one in __ adults develops Alzheimer's disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.






35. The prostate gland is a small - walnut-sized gland located below the ________.






36. Poor health is highly related to the way we live; many diseases can be ________.






37. According to this theory - as we age - our _______ system becomes defective; it's less capable of fighting foreign - invading organisms and it's less capable of distinguishing between foreign tissue and the body's own tissue (which results in the bod






38. Research shows that within __ years of smoking cessation - the risk of heart disease is almost the same as for someone who never smoked.






39. An increase of only ____ degrees since 1860 - resulting from increased trapping of industrial gases - has resulted in a shift of the world's hydrologic cycles.






40. A ________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






41. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal ________ within a relationship - when most people hear the word intimacy - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse.






42. The BMI does not reflect body _____________ or consider the degree of fat accumulated within the central body cavity - nor is it adjusted for age.






43. Physical activity helps lower overall blood _____________ levels for most people - encourages weigh loss and retention of lean muscle mass - and allows people to moderate the stress in their lives






44. In compulsion - ___________ is seen as rewarding oneself for aligning with a particular group or behavior pattern.






45. Lasting 1 to 5 weeks - the _______ stage of syphilis is associated with the formation of a small - raised - painless sore called a chancre.






46. The autonomic nervous system (____) is also called the involuntary nervous system because it controls involuntary actions such as your heart beat or the narrowing and widening of your blood vessels.






47. Embalming is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the _____ components.






48. Androgyny - or the ________ of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before.






49. Travel - peer relationships - marriage - _________ service - and college have been traditional avenues for disengagement from the family.






50. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the removal of tissue suspected to contain _________ cells.