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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter ____ products is called PPA (phenylpropanolamine).






2. Humans react to stress with the fight or flight response. The heart and breathing rates speed up - sweating increases - the muscles become tense and __________ stops.






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. Piaget's studies focused on stages of intellectual development such as the sensorimotor stage - __________ stage - concrete operational stage - and the formal operational stage.






7. In terms of infectious diseases that involve human reservoirs - the principal portals of exit are the digestive system - urinary system - respiratory system - ______________ system - and the blood.






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






10. ______ refers to a severe lack of oxygen supply to an organ's tissue.






11. This highly contagious viral infection can be caused by any of the nearly 200 known rhinoviruses. Eventually - the nasal passages swell and the inflammation may spread to the ______.






12. Found in cereal - fruits - and vegetables - fiber consumption is essential for good health. Fiber isn't _________ - but instead moves through the digestive tract and out of the body.






13. These new forms of immunotherapy are the use of interferon - monoclonal antibodies - interleukin-2 - tumor necrosis factor (TNF) - and certain bone marrow growth regulators. These products are being manufactured using genetic _____________ techniques






14. Genetic mutations develop when dividing cells _______ genetic information.






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






16. Endorphins decrease pain - suppress fatigue and produce euphoria. Neurotransmitters reduce _______ and increase alertness.






17. Naturopathy is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying __________.






18. ________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience.






19. Physicians who _________ lifesaving techniques or drug therapy treatments or who disconnect life support systems from terminally ill patients are practicing indirect euthanasia.






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






21. The _____ developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of integrity - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete.






22. The sense of taste diminishes - causing some people to neglect __________.






23. Also known as the '____ cholesterol' - HDL transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body.






24. At least 43 of these compounds have been determined to be ______________ (cancer causing).






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






26. In compulsion - ___________ is seen as rewarding oneself for aligning with a particular group or behavior pattern.






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






28. Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay _____.






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






30. Empowerment involves individuals or groups taking responsibility for their own _______ and well being.






31. To honor this set point for desirable weight - the body adjusts its baseline use of energy - the basal __________ rate - upward or downward to accommodate an excessive intake of calories or an inadequate intake of calories.






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






33. This type of love is less intense than passionate love. It is characterized by friendly affection and a deep ___________ that is based on extensive familiarity with the loved one.






34. There are three stages to General Adaptation Syndrome. The second stage is called __________.






35. Post-abortion syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion. The symptoms are similar to _____ _______ _________ disorder.






36. 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.






37. Treatment could include individual and couple ___________ with a focus on relaxation and communication.






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






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






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






41. If left untreated - this bacterial infection can result in an inflammatory disease called rheumatic ______.






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






43. PAD is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the ___________ - especially the legs and feet.






44. Poor health is highly related to the way we live; many diseases can be ________.






45. Angioplasty - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped '_______' directly into the narrowed coronary artery.






46. During early childhood - children learn that boys and girls are _________. This process is called gender identification.






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






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






49. The diaphragm is a soft rubber ___ with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina.






50. Assuming responsibility is the _____ developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in.