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1. For a male - this causes the penis to become erect; for a female - the _________ and the labia are engorged with blood.






2. According to the Food Pyramid - the second greatest proportion of your diet should come from the Vegetable group with a recommended _______ servings per day.






3. 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






4. Synonymous with __________ - celibacy can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy.






5. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things.






6. When arteries to the brain constrict as a result of stress - the supply of blood to parts of the brain may decrease and cause temporary vision problems or other symptoms. Then the arteries _______ (expand) again and pressure on the nerve endings in t






7. People in their forties often ask themselves whether or not they have accomplished their ______.






8. Chronic __________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung.






9. ________ - the decay of radioactive materials - produces not only a great amount of energy - but also ionizing radiation in the form of radioactive particles.






10. The durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that designates who will make ________ decisions for an individual if they become incapacitated.






11. The least common form of asthma is _________ asthma.






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






13. Inhalants are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - _________ effects in users.






14. Proteins are found in every living cell. Of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids - the body can synthesize all but _____ essential amino acids which come from the foods we eat.






15. Naturopathy is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying __________.






16. The word neonate is usually used to refer to a baby that is less than _____ weeks old.






17. For a disease to be ___________ - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or pathogen - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus.






18. The ANS is divided into two systems that generally work in opposition to each other--the sympathetic and the _______________ nervous systems.






19. Insulin helps to activate the glucose transport mechanism. In addition to its role in the transport of ________ into sensitive cells - insulin is also required for the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver and the formation of fatty acids






20. Factors include the strength of the beverage - the number of drinks consumed - speed of consumption - presence of food - body chemistry - and gender of the user. ______ tend to absorb alcohol more quickly.






21. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of ____________.






22. Cirrhosis or scarring eventually appears which can lead to liver failure and ______.






23. __________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.






24. The Wear and Tear Theory of Aging states that aging happens due to the ______ done to our body's cells over time.






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






26. The ______ link in the chain of infection is the mode of transmission - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts.






27. Physician's orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of ________ or passive euthanasia.






28. As a result - patients feel _____ quickly after eating a small meal.






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






30. Denial is the refusal to recognize _______.






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






32. Celibacy may be short-term or last a _________ - and no identified physical or psychological complications appear to result from a celibate lifestyle.






33. The current emphasis is on the successful prevention and treatment of STDs rather than on the...






34. Burning tobacco forms carbon monoxide gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco _____.






35. If left untreated - this bacterial infection can result in an inflammatory disease called rheumatic ______.






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






37. Psychoactive drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - ___________ and moods.






38. ______________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions.






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






40. Dr. Hans _____ coined the word distress for harmful - unpleasant stress.






41. Although cohabitation may seem to imply a vision of _______ intimacy between male and female roommates - several forms of shared living arrangements can be viewed as cohabitation.






42. Tolerance is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has ___________ effects.






43. After the baby is born - the muscles of the uterus continue to contract - causing the ______ to separate from the lining of the uterus.






44. Men commit suicide _____ times more often than women do and 72% of all suicides are committed by white men.






45. One of these medical directives is the ________ _____ - which confirms a dying person's desire to be allowed to die peacefully and with a measure of dignity if a time should arise when there is little hope for recovery from a terminal illness or seve






46. Treatment could include individual and couple ___________ with a focus on relaxation and communication.






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






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






49. _____________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






50. There are four cardiovascular risk factors that are influenced by lifestyle choices. Smoking is the major risk factor associated with sudden _______ death.







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