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1. The primary depressant effect of alcohol is seen in the brain and _____________.






2. Platelets are the components of blood that causes it to _____ - or coagulate - after an injury.






3. It's estimated that 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through weight loss - healthy diet and _________.






4. The sense of taste diminishes - causing some people to neglect __________.






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






6. PAD is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the ___________ - especially the legs and feet.






7. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of ________ - the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer.






8. Alcohol is _______ from the bloodstream principally through the process of oxidation.






9. An average of only ____ workouts per week does not seem to produce a measurable improvement in cardiorespiratory conditioning.






10. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - _______ _______ disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle.






11. The withdrawal method is said to be ineffective as the clear __________ fluid can contain viable sperm - which may get deposited near the cervical opening before withdrawal of the penis.






12. These new forms of immunotherapy are the use of interferon - monoclonal antibodies - interleukin-2 - tumor necrosis factor (TNF) - and certain bone marrow growth regulators. These products are being manufactured using genetic _____________ techniques






13. The reduction in blood flow is responsible for leg pain or cramping during exercise - numbness - tingling - coldness - and loss of _____ in the affected limb.






14. 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






15. 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.






16. Physiological needs include food - water - ______ - sex and health.






17. College students who fit the category of '______ drinkers' rarely consume small amounts of alcohol each day - but instead binge on 1 or 2 nights a week.






18. 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






19. The emotional dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and __________ to resolve conflict.






20. This self-induced starvation is life-threatening in 5% to ___% of cases.






21. When they reach age 65 - some of their health care expenses are covered by Medicare. Regardless of their age - people who require _______ dialysis or transplants are covered by Medicare.






22. An ovolactovegetarian is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of ____ and dairy products.






23. People with chronic illness must eventually find a balance between day-to-day function and the continuous presence of their condition. _______ is usually an illness that is chronic in nature






24. 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 _______ ______).






25. The only real concern is when a _________ mother gets infected with rubella - in which case it may cause major problems in the developing child.






26. Cohabitation - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to ________.






27. _________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise.






28. ___ is a temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen.






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






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






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






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






33. Proteins - which are the primary components of muscle and __________ tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids.






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






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






36. Just as love is expressed in many different ways - there are many different ______ of love.






37. In terms of infectious diseases that involve human reservoirs - the principal portals of exit are the digestive system - urinary system - respiratory system - ______________ system - and the blood.






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






39. Within the last decade - codependence is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between ____-dependent people and those around them.






40. ______ transmission occurs between infected and uninfected people when infectious agents travel by means of nonhuman materials such as water - food items - soil - towels - clothing - and eating utensils.






41. People may feel fear when they believe that they are in ______.






42. 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.






43. __________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys.






44. Examples of stimulant drugs include _________ - amphetamines - and cocaine.






45. Loss of control refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming ________ consequences.






46. Although once rare - the amount of this cancer has increased markedly in recent years. It remains among the most _______ forms of cancer.






47. Abraham Maslow classified human _____ into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs.






48. 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.






49. Public health departments protect water supplies against __________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria.






50. The chewing gum has been on the market for a number of years and when used correctly along with smoking cessation ___________ - has demonstrated a success rate of 40% or more.







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