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1. Hepatitis is an inflammatory process in the _____ and can be caused by several viruses.






2. The _______ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females.






3. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke.






4. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ______________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked.






5. ___________ is the key to successful community based health promotion.






6. Each year Americans dispose of paper - newspaper - cardboard - clothing - yard waste - wood pallets - food waste - cafeteria waste - glass - metal - disposable tableware - and an endless variety of other types of MSW (municipal _______ ______).






7. The process whereby gender __________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






8. Endorphins decrease pain - suppress fatigue and produce euphoria. Neurotransmitters reduce _______ and increase alertness.






9. Because of its vague symptoms - ovarian cancer has been referred to as a ______ cancer.






10. The potency of marijuana's hallucinogenic effect is determined by the percentage of the active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (____) present in the product.






11. Alcoholism is characterized by impaired control over drinking - preoccupation with alcohol - use of alcohol despite adverse consequences - and distortions in thinking - most notably _______.






12. Whether through an individually designed program or through the aid of a skilled professional - the elderly can bring back some function to a previously high level. For example - the regular use of ______ _________ can improve an older person's abili






13. 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.






14. For many young adults - the new choices and feelings of independence can be both exciting and _____________.






15. ___ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






16. Food _________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture.






17. Many people are developing the expertise to prevent or manage numerous types of illness - injuries - and conditions. They are learning to assess their health status and treat - monitor - and rehabilitate themselves in a manner that was once thought p






18. The death rate from ________ cancer has dropped greatly since 1950 - largely because of the use of the Pap test.






19. People are labeled '___________' if their weight is between 1% and 19% above their desirable weight.






20. Partner abuse refers to violence committed against a ________ partner.






21. People with spiritual health seek meaning and purpose in their lives and have a deep appreciation for a sense of ______ and community.






22. _______ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells.






23. Normally - human cells contain ___ pairs of chromosomes - meaning a total of 46 chromosomes. People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome - resulting in a total of 47 chromosomes.






24. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in water indicates contamination by _______.






25. Chemotherapy drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important _________ or carry out cell division in a normal manner.






26. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through _____ weeks of pregnancy are generally done through vacuum aspiration of the uterine contents.






27. Mental __________ - however - are not a normal part of aging.






28. Autism is a neurological disorder in which a person has difficulty with ______ communication and interaction.






29. 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.






30. 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






31. Narcotics - or _______ - are among the most dependence-producing drugs.






32. A process of self-adjustment has been observed in people who have a terminal illness. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is ___________






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






34. The health effects of radiation exposure depend on many factors including the duration - ____ - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity.






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






36. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ______.






37. Additionally - the absence of cellular ______________ (a property seen in normal cells that 'keeps them at home') allows cancer cells to spread through the circulatory or lymphatic system to distant points via metastasis.






38. ____ can be a very difficult concept to define. Clinical determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






39. Members of AA are encouraged not to be ___________ about the behavior of other members. They support anyone with a problem caused by alcohol.






40. Blood's functions - which are performed continuously - include the following: transportation of nutrients - oxygen - wastes - hormones - and enzymes; regulation of water content of body cells and fluids; buffering to help maintain appropriate pH bala






41. _____________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done.






42. Anxiety makes you feel nervous and ill at ease. Blood vessels may _______ causing a person to blush.






43. Psychoactive drugs refer to any substance capable of altering feelings - moods - or perceptions. They include stimulants - depressants - hallucinogens - ________ - and inhalants.






44. This type of asthma is caused by stress or is a consequence of frequent respiratory tract infections. __________ are not involved in this form of asthma.






45. A __________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs.






46. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine __________ at age 40.






47. The fifth stage of infection is known as the ________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent.






48. With about 50 -000 practitioners in the US - chiropractic health care is the ______-largest health profession and is used by 15 to 20 million people.






49. The body returns to a _______________ state during this stage.






50. Type B (HBV) is spread in various ways including sexual contact - intravenous drug use - tattooing - and though medical and dental practice. Chronic HBV infection has been associated with liver __________ and liver cancer.







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