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1. Activities that are not generally associated with anaerobic energy production such as walking and distance jogging become anaerobic activities when they are either increased in __________ or continued for an extended period.






2. Severe - prolonged ________ can result in a number of physical health problems.






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






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






5. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as ___________.






6. Although people have attempted to sober up by drinking hot coffee - taking cold showers - or exercising - the oxidation rate of alcohol is unaffected. Passage of time remains the _____ effective remedy for diminishing alcohol's effects.






7. Homicide is the leading cause of death for _____ African-Americans ages 15 to 44.






8. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is _______________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






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






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






11. __________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






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






13. The emergence of the _________ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions.






14. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific ______ - age - and frame size is referred to as desirable weight.






15. Smoking cessation therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine ___ - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters.






16. Additionally - the absence of cellular ______________ (a property seen in normal cells that 'keeps them at home') allows cancer cells to spread through the circulatory or lymphatic system to distant points via metastasis.






17. Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive - chronic disease of the brain which attacks ______ and brain cells.






18. Celibacy may be short-term or last a _________ - and no identified physical or psychological complications appear to result from a celibate lifestyle.






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






20. One study found that greater use of the Internet was associated with a decline in communication with family members - reduction in the size of social circles and higher levels of ___________ and loneliness.






21. The thin-walled atrial chambers are considered collecting chambers - whereas the thick-walled muscular ventricles are considered the ________ chambers.






22. People who stop smoking can ________ chronic bronchitis.






23. 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.






24. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the ______ system.






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






26. Amniocentesis is a test administered during pregnancy to check the baby for _______ disorders or chromosomal abnormalities.






27. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ______ ability is the third dimension of total health.






28. The _______ stage is the second stage in the sexual response pattern of males and females.






29. The extremely _____ secondary stage of the disease is seen 6 to 12 weeks after initial infection.






30. Today's food manufacturers add chemical compounds to the food supply for several reasons such as: (1) to maintain the _____________ value of the food; (2) to maintain the food's freshness by preventing changes in its color - flavor - and texture; (3)






31. By the time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the placenta surrounds the ______.






32. Since _____________ cells also divide - they are exposed to the damaging effects of radiation as well






33. This stage has also been called a silent stage. Transmission of the pathogen to a new host is possible - but not _________ during this state. During this stage - it's possible for a host to be infected - but not be infectious.






34. Symptoms of Post-abortion syndrome include difficulty with personal relationships - drug abuse - nightmares - sexual problems - difficulty communicating - problems with self esteem and ________.






35. Like the particulate phase - the gaseous phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiologically active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - _______ - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone.






36. Over the counter medications include ________ - cold medicine and laxatives.






37. During the third trimester - when the fetus is judged capable of surviving if born - any state may regulate or even prohibit abortion except where abortion is necessary to preserve the life or health of the _______.






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






39. BAC is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled ___.






40. As a result - patients feel _____ quickly after eating a small meal.






41. Cancer of the testicle is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common _____ tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years.






42. Most doctors still recommend that people restrict their dietary intake of cholesterol to ____ mg or less per day.






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






44. A lack of exercise is a significant ____ _______ for heart disease.






45. There are five developmental tasks that reflect the broad undergraduate college student age range of 18 to 40 years of age. Forming an ______ _____ _______ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a producti






46. People who are codependent often find themselves denying the addiction and _________ the alcohol dependent person.






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






48. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulates the maximum _____________ level (MCL) in municipal drinking water.






49. 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.






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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