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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. _____________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever.






2. Having established this sense of __________ - the elderly believe that their lives have had meaning and fullness and that they have helped society.






3. Facts about STD: (1) more than one STD can exist in a person at a given point in time (2) the symptoms of STDs can vary over time and from person to person (3) little _________ is developed for STDs (4) STDs can predispose people to additional health






4. Anger usually causes a physiological reaction. Besides an increase in ______ _____ - a person may tremble or their face may become warm.






5. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulates the maximum _____________ level (MCL) in municipal drinking water.






6. Osteopathy is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to ________ mechanics of the body.






7. 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






8. A causative agent for genital warts - HPV is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing ____________ changes in the cervix.






9. A number of physiological and structural characteristics help people accomplish their developmental tasks including their level of susceptibility to disease - body weight - visual ability - strength - ______________ - level of endurance - and powers






10. Hypertrophic obesity is generally associated with excessive fat around the waist and is thought to contribute to conditions such as _________ mellitus - high levels of fat in the blood - high blood pressure - and heart disease.






11. Radiation is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during ____ _________.






12. Communities with sewage treatment systems designed around a combined sanitary and ______ system can - during heavy rain or snowmelt - allow untreated sewage to rush through the processing plant.






13. In her classic book ______________ - Kubler-Ross summarized the psychological stages that dying people often experience.






14. Recent studies indicate that __________ media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing shyness rates in the US to rise.






15. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ________.






16. ___________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function.






17. The _________________ nervous system has a calming effect; stimulation of nerves in this system result in things such as decreased heart and breathing rate.






18. In the plateau stage - there is a leveling off of arousal immediately before _______.






19. African-Americans have a ___% greater risk of stroke than white Americans do - probably because African-Americans have a greater likelihood of having hypertension than white Americans






20. This is the initial ________ stage of the sexual response pattern. Each of the stages involves predictable changes in the structural characteristics and physiological function in both the male and the female.






21. Noncancerous - or benign tumors do not ______.






22. _____ abuse can take many forms - but the most common is neglect.






23. According to General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - _________ stress - such as losing your job or being in a car accident is called distress.






24. Thus when we catch an infectious disease - we fight the infection and in the process become _______ from developing that illness again should reinfection occur.






25. This type of love is less intense than passionate love. It is characterized by friendly affection and a deep ___________ that is based on extensive familiarity with the loved one.






26. ____ syndrome is a genetic disorder causing mental retardation and other problems. It results from having an extra copy of chromosome 21.






27. Approximately 85% of all __________ tumors are classified as carcinomas.






28. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a _____.






29. In men - _________ ___________ is the inability to achieve an erection.






30. The second stage of infection is referred to as the _________ stage.






31. The average-sized adult has approximately 6 quarts of blood in his or her ___________ system.






32. Getting rid of an ailment is only the first step toward correcting the underlying __________ that allowed the ailment to take hold.






33. The _________ gland is often called the master gland because it controls the other glands.






34. This third type of immunity - which stands for _________ __________ Immunity - results when antibodies are introduced into the body.






35. Insulin is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar). It's release from the ________ corresponds to the changing levels of glucose within the blood.






36. Today's food manufacturers add chemical compounds to the food supply for several reasons such as: (1) to maintain the _____________ value of the food; (2) to maintain the food's freshness by preventing changes in its color - flavor - and texture; (3)






37. The nervous system is made up of all of the nerve tissues in the body. It is broken down into the central nervous system (CNS) and the ___________ nervous system.






38. A new three-drug combination - which includes ______ - has extended average remission by nearly two years. This is the first significant progress on the treatment of ovarian cancer.






39. This stage has also been called a silent stage. Transmission of the pathogen to a new host is possible - but not _________ during this state. During this stage - it's possible for a host to be infected - but not be infectious.






40. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) __________ drug.






41. Many researchers believe that the number of fat cells a person has will be initially determined during the first __ years of life.






42. People who are codependent often find themselves denying the addiction and _________ the alcohol dependent person.






43. Fear can make a person break into a _____ - it can cause their hands and feet to go cold - and it can speed up their heart beat.






44. Melanoma is a cancer which arises from the _______-containing cells of skin.






45. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth control is an umbrella term that refers to all of the __________ you might use to prevent the birth of a child.






46. Fear can be caused by a fear of the _______. This feeling is sometimes called anxiety.






47. Also known as impotence - erectile dysfunction may be caused by chronic diseases such as diabetes - vascular problems - or numerous psychogenic factors including anxiety - guilt - fear - and poor ______________.






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






49. The diaphragm is a soft rubber ___ with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina.






50. Users of inhalants may also have some delusions and hallucinations. Some users may become quite ___________.







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