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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ________ represents a governmental form of health insurance.






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






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






4. After infection - an asymptomatic ___________ period of 10 to 90 days gives way to the characteristic primary stage of the disease.






5. Most of the exercises you do are ________ exercises - in which the muscle shortens and contracts and results in movement.






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






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






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






9. Two fats - linoleic acid and ______ linolenic acid are essential dietary components.






10. _______ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression.






11. Two upper chambers - called atria - and two lower chambers - called __________ - form the heart.






12. Birth control includes all available contraceptive measures as well as sterilization - use of the intrauterine device (IUD) - and _________ procedures.






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






14. 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.






15. Babies with fetal tobacco syndrome may have facial abnormities - _______ retardation - heart defects - and a host of other problems.






16. A wellness-oriented lifestyle including sound nutrition - effective _______ management - and regular exercise oversees the important division of the immune system.






17. ________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children.






18. A ________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






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






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






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






22. If a person usually works or plays at a ____ intensity - but for a long duration - they have developed an ability to maintain aerobic energy production.






23. They are often referred to as gateway drugs because their use is believed to lead to the use of the _________ drugs (i.e. cocaine - heroin - etc.).






24. ____________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure.






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






26. Some research suggests that as much as 50 to ___% of a person's risk of becoming an alcoholic are determined by genetic factors.






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






28. Organic compounds that facilitate the action of enzymes are called ________.






29. If a relationship progresses - __________ love is replaced by companionate love.






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






31. ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) stimulates specific cells within the testes to begin producing the male sex hormone ______________.






32. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is osteoporosis - a condition in which _____ become weak and brittle.






33. Synonymous with __________ - celibacy can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy.






34. All risks have possible _________ outcomes.






35. A form of obesity in which fat cells are ________ but not excessive in numbers is called hypertrophic obesity.






36. The second developmental task of the elderly is to ________ the highest level of physical function possible.






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






38. The reduction in blood flow is responsible for leg pain or cramping during exercise - numbness - tingling - coldness - and loss of _____ in the affected limb.






39. Drugs used for date rape include Rohypnol - GHB and ______.






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






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






42. Most people develop ways to protect themselves from feeling too much pain. Such methods are called _______ mechanisms.






43. As ovarian function and hormone production diminish - a period of adjustment must be made by the hypothalamus - ovaries - uterus - and other _________-sensitive tissues.






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






45. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the ___ _______ - which connects the testes to the prostate gland.






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






47. Factors such as overall health - acquired _________ - health care services - and health-related behavior can influence susceptibility to infectious diseases.






48. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person.






49. Mental __________ - however - are not a normal part of aging.






50. Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects _____ in their thirties and forties.