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1. Through _________ - some pathogenic agents - particularly viruses - become more virulent than they once were.






2. According to Maslow's _________ of needs - physiological needs are the most basic needs.






3. The bones of people with osteoporosis tend to ______ easily - and vertebrae of the spine can collapse.






4. 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 _






5. 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.






6. According to this theory - as we age - our _______ system becomes defective; it's less capable of fighting foreign - invading organisms and it's less capable of distinguishing between foreign tissue and the body's own tissue (which results in the bod






7. The fifth developmental task of developing intimacy usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and _______ - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships.






8. _______ - also known as German measles - is characterized by a pink rash which starts on the face and spreads all over the body.






9. ______ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others).






10. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter ____ products is called PPA (phenylpropanolamine).






11. Older people adapt slowly to changes in temperature. Their cells respond more slowly to _______ - so healing takes longer than it once did.






12. 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.






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






14. The pituitary gland is responsible for the release of many very important chemicals in the body known as _________.






15. Through experiences in achieving an adult identity - young people will eventually be capable of answering the central question of ______ ___________: 'Who am I?'






16. Sexual orientation includes ______________ (opposite gender) - homosexual (same gender) and bisexual (both genders).






17. For a growing number of older adults - remediation and rehabilitation are rarely necessary because of the high level of physical ________ that they enjoy.






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






19. In addition to increasing the risk of developing kidney disease - __________ - and nerve damage - diabetes increases the likelihood of developing heart and blood vessel disease.






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






21. Because _____ of a person's growth and development occurs in the presence of others - this dimension of health may be a critically important factor in a person's life.






22. There are many kinds of psychosomatic illnesses such as sleep disorders - _____ disorders - and digestive problems.






23. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called _____________.






24. 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.






25. According to the FBI - there are ______ hate crime incidents in the United States per year.






26. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and ____ or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are complementary proteins.






27. Nicotine may also stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. In response to the ACTH - beta ___________ are produced in specific areas of the brain - leading to the mild feelings of euphoria.






28. The theory on which homeopathy is based - the Law of _________ - is that if large doses of a substance can cause a problem - tiny doses can trigger healing of that same problem.






29. Sigmund Freud's theories about the importance of the subconscious in ___________ development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality.






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






31. When pathogens enter the body - they are sometimes able to resist body defense systems - flourish - and produce an illness. We commonly call this an __________. Because of their small size - pathogens are sometimes referred to as microorganisms - mic






32. Often appearing ______ in a relationship - passionate love typically does not last very long.






33. Artificially acquired immunity is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through _____________.






34. Depression is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are _____________ and out of proportion to reality.






35. Embalming helps preserve the body and return it to a ________ look.






36. Each gram of carbohydrate contains __ calories.






37. Mono is a viral infection in which the body produces an excess number of mononuclear ___________ (a type of white blood cell).






38. These tumors are usually enclosed by a fibrous membrane and do not spread from their point of origin as cancerous tumors can. Benign tumors can be dangerous when they ______ out normal tissue within a confined space.






39. One example of an unhealthy relationship is ___________ behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner.






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






41. Although people experience grief in remarkably different ways - most people have _________ discomfort - sense of numbness - feelings of detachment from others - preoccupation with the image of the deceased - guilt - or hostility.






42. The particulate phase is the portion of tobacco _____ composed of small suspended particles.






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






44. Nitrogen and _______ compounds are pollutants produced by a variety of industrial processes - including the burning of high sulfur content fuels.






45. During congestive heart failure - the heart continues to work - but it cannot function well enough to maintain appropriate circulation. Venous blood flow starts to 'back up.' _________ occurs - especially in the legs and ankles.






46. The third stage of the ________ _______ pattern for males and females is the orgasmic stage.






47. HPV is associated with the development of _______ _______.






48. The likelihood of transmitting the disease to others is _______ during this peak stage.






49. The ______ developmental task is developing social skills.






50. Vacuum aspiration is the most commonly performed abortion procedure. It may require _________ of the cervical canal and the use of a local anesthetic.







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