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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. During exercise - the level of endorphins circulating in the blood is higher than at other times. These chemicals are thought to be responsible for the strong feeling of well-being and relaxation experienced by long distance ________..






2. A paraphilia involves special erotic activities - some of which have the potential to _____ nonconsenting individuals.






3. 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






4. Alcohol - tobacco and _________ are often called gateway drugs.






5. Positive mental health is an important part of wellness. In order for a person to function at the highest level - they must feel good mentally as well as ___________.






6. Approximately 85% of all __________ tumors are classified as carcinomas.






7. Lasting 1 to 5 weeks - the _______ stage of syphilis is associated with the formation of a small - raised - painless sore called a chancre.






8. Kubler-Ross describes the depression stage as one without much ________.






9. As soon as a person feels fear - their adrenal glands release ___________ and the heart rate and breathing rate speed up.






10. This is in contrast to __________ exercises - in which your muscle contracts but it doesn't shorten--there is no movement.






11. Bipolar extreme mood swings alternate between feeling euphoric and energetic to feeling __________ - powerless and listless.






12. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need ____ and affection.






13. On the basis of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case ___________ - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






14. By the time victims are sufficiently concerned about their persistent ______ - blood streaked sputum - and chest pain - it is often too late for treatment to be effective.






15. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by nerve cell degeneration and reduced levels of certain ___________________ (the chemicals that carry messages to and from the brain).






16. Facts about STD: (1) more than one STD can exist in a person at a given point in time (2) the symptoms of STDs can vary over time and from person to person (3) little _________ is developed for STDs (4) STDs can predispose people to additional health






17. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called _________ - occurs.






18. ________ increases blood platelet adhesiveness.






19. The development of aneurysms is not fully understood - although there seems to be a relationship between aneurysms and ______________.






20. When coronary arteries become narrowed - chest pain - or angina ________ - is often felt.






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






22. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ________.






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






24. With ______ diabetes - the problem is insulin resistance--the pancreas produces insulin - but the body doesn't respond to it properly.






25. Pneumonia is often the specific condition causing death among the frail ________.






26. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ______ _________ rate.






27. Direct euthanasia usually involves the administration of large amounts of __________ drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop.






28. ___________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose.






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






30. Radon gas is a naturally occurring ___________ gas produced by the decay of uranium.






31. Menarche is usually preceded by a growth spurt that includes the budding of ________ and the growth of pubic and underarm hair.






32. Prolonged periods of silence or _______ are normal components of the depression stage.






33. Osteopathy is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to ________ mechanics of the body.






34. Usually - _______ is felt when the patient becomes stressed or exercises too strenuously.






35. As soon as you recognize a ________ - your body reacts. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or flight' response.






36. A ______ is a contraceptive device that - when used properly with every act of sexual intercourse - helps to protect against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).






37. People are using denial when they behave as if something is true - when in reality it is not true. This defense mechanism protects them from facing an unpleasant fact that they cannot yet _______.






38. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses. __________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment.






39. 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.






40. The __________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases.






41. Muscular ________ can be improved best by training activities that use the overload principle.






42. ___________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function.






43. ____________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure.






44. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






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






46. There are many signs to an unhealthy relationship; they include emotional and physical abuse - excessive jealousy - dishonesty - irresponsibility and _____ abuse.






47. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal ________ within a relationship - when most people hear the word intimacy - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse.






48. It is estimated that about __________ children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year






49. Anger usually causes a physiological reaction. Besides an increase in ______ _____ - a person may tremble or their face may become warm.






50. Diaphragms and other vaginal barrier methods provide some ___________ against sexually transmitted diseases.