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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as ____ and hate crimes.






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






3. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of all of the ____ in the body that are not in the brain or spinal cord.






4. This is the initial ________ stage of the sexual response pattern. Each of the stages involves predictable changes in the structural characteristics and physiological function in both the male and the female.






5. Withdrawal - or ____ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen.






6. Using a coping mechanism such as humor or _______ may help you to control certain symptoms of stress.






7. .Because of the organ's important roles in both __________ and metabolic processes - its destruction leaves the body in a state incompatible with living.






8. 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






9. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the ____ ____.






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






11. Men account for about 80% of arrests for drug abuse violations - 70% of admissions for treatment - and 65% of drug related _______.






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






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






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






15. Rationalization is an attempt to preserve _____________ and to avoid feelings of guilt.






16. Bodies are disposed of in one of four ways. _____________ is the most common method.






17. The right and left sides of the heart are divided by a partition called the ______.






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






19. In men - _________ ___________ is the inability to achieve an erection.






20. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a _____.






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






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






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






24. Young _________ is a time of major transitions for people.






25. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ________ represents a governmental form of health insurance.






26. Saturated fats - including those found in animal sources and in vegetable oils to which _________ has been added - becoming trans-fatty acids - need to be carefully limited in a modern healthy diet.






27. Regular aerobic exercise helps strengthen the heart muscle - maintain healthy blood vessels - and improve the ability of the ______ system to transfer blood and oxygen to all parts of the body.






28. In his studies of stress - Dr. Hans _____ found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the General Adaptation Syndrome.






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






30. Drunk driving - physical violence - property destruction - date rape - police arrest - and lowered academic performance are all highly associated with ______ _________.






31. ______________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality.






32. In women - ___________ is known as painful intercourse.






33. Because of its vague symptoms - ovarian cancer has been referred to as a ______ cancer.






34. __________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion.






35. _____________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum.






36. The _________ gland is often called the master gland because it controls the other glands.






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






38. Denial is the refusal to recognize _______.






39. A _______________ occlusion is a blockage of arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain.






40. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in water indicates contamination by _______.






41. 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






42. ____ syndrome is a genetic disorder causing mental retardation and other problems. It results from having an extra copy of chromosome 21.






43. About ___% of all bodies are placed in ground burial.






44. The amniotic sac is filled with a fluid that helps cushion the embryo from jolts and bumps. The amniotic sac ______ along with the embryo.






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






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






47. A related term is _________ - which refers to widespread (worldwide) epidemics which affect a large segment of the population.






48. 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.






49. This stage starts when the body _______ or flees.






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