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1. ________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms.






2. During fermentation - yeast cells act on the sugar content of fruits and grains to produce alcohol and ________________.






3. ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) stimulates specific cells within the testes to begin producing the male sex hormone ______________.






4. The term homosexuality comes from the Greek word homos - meaning '_____'.






5. Stress is your body's response to physical or mental demands or pressures. The physical or mental demands that cause the stress are called _________.






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






7. Because cancerous cells do not possess the contact __________ (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ or bre






8. The goal is to buy time by promising to repent for past sins - to restructure and rededicate their lives - or to make a large __________ contribution to a religious cause.






9. Psychologists provide services related to an understanding of ________ patterns or perceptions.






10. The more lean muscle mass you have - the higher your ___________ will be.






11. Because ______ are less flexible - some older people develop osteoarthritis - a condition in which joints become painful.






12. More than _____ of our body weight comes from water.






13. The _____ _______ Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to 20 years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim.






14. Intimacy may stem from a _________ relationship or close friendship.






15. The corpus luteum remains inside the ______ - secreting estrogen and progesterone.






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






17. Stroke is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from _____ _____ damage in the brain.






18. 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.






19. This narrowing fosters the development of chronic ______________ of the airways - which is the most damaging aspect of asthma.






20. The sixth dimension of health is the occupational dimension - which reflects the fact that __________ satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health.






21. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is ____.






22. The most common example of social phobia is fear of _______ __________.






23. When used on a routine basis - ___ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






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






25. The __________ Theory of Aging states that aging occurs as a result of a gradual decline in the body's autoimmune system.






26. Depressants produce tolerance in abusers - as well as strong psychological and _________ dependence.






27. People who stop smoking can ________ chronic bronchitis.






28. A second type of disposition is __________ - which refers to a nonground burial.






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






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






31. About 80% of men with chlamydia show signs and symptoms - including painful urination and a whitish pus discharge from the penis. Most _______ report no overt signs or symptoms.






32. As ovarian function and hormone production diminish - a period of adjustment must be made by the hypothalamus - ovaries - uterus - and other _________-sensitive tissues.






33. Minerals function primarily as structural elements in teeth - muscles - hemoglobin - and hormones. They are also critical in the regulation of body processes - including muscle contraction - heart function - blood clotting - protein synthesis - and _






34. Passionate love - also described as romantic love or infatuation - is a state of extreme __________ in another.






35. 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






36. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _________.






37. Each year - unintentional injuries account for over ________ deaths and millions of nonfatal injuries.






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






39. both males and females - the ____ is relatively high at birth and continues to increase until the age of 2.






40. For example - a $75 deductible would mean that an insured person would have to pay the first $75 for _____ visit to the hospital.






41. The greatest effect on our land comes from the products our society discards. The trash that is collected from our _____ is referred to as MSW.






42. Small amounts of fat are _________ to the body. They help insulate - support and cushion organs and are major fuel sources during rest and light activity.






43. TSS is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the ______ that enter the general blood circulation.






44. Many experts state that the spiritual dimension of health is a valuable resource during periods of personal _______.






45. The Psychoanalytic Approach - developed by ______ _______ - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations.






46. 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.






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






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






49. For example - ____ proof gin is 70% pure alcohol.






50. The ultimate result of inadequate ______ supply is a heart attack.






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