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1. Dying patients can feel as if they have been ________.






2. Spiritual health includes one's ______ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs.






3. ____________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good.






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






5. Psychologists provide services related to an understanding of ________ patterns or perceptions.






6. Of particular concern are the effects of radiation on egg and sperm production - embryonic development - and dangerous or irreversible changes to the _____ and skin.






7. Anaerobic energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is _____________.






8. The second stage of infection is referred to as the _________ stage.






9. Sexual harassment consists of ________ attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress.






10. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke.






11. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ______ and grows into a fetus.






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






13. Personalities can be healthy or unhealthy. Usually - society regards _________ healthy people as those who accept themselves.






14. The ______ link in the chain of infection is the mode of transmission - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts.






15. The autonomic nervous system (____) is also called the involuntary nervous system because it controls involuntary actions such as your heart beat or the narrowing and widening of your blood vessels.






16. The health effects of radiation exposure depend on many factors including the duration - ____ - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity.






17. Inhalants are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - _________ effects in users.






18. Insulin is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar). It's release from the ________ corresponds to the changing levels of glucose within the blood.






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






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






21. ________ - the decay of radioactive materials - produces not only a great amount of energy - but also ionizing radiation in the form of radioactive particles.






22. In most infectious conditions - the portals of entry prove to be within the same systems as the portals of _____ were for the infected people.






23. A person's growth and development can be associated with some _______________ - which may lead to feelings of rejection and failure that could reduce a person's overall productivity and satisfaction.






24. For a growing number of older adults - remediation and rehabilitation are rarely necessary because of the high level of physical ________ that they enjoy.






25. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ________.






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






27. Depressants produce tolerance in abusers - as well as strong psychological and _________ dependence.






28. Men usually use ________ means to commit suicide and are therefore successful (i.e. guns - hanging - jumping from buildings - etc).






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






30. Disease transmission during this stage is possible - but not _________. Until the host's overall health has been strengthened - he or she may be especially susceptible to another disease pathogen.






31. This third type of immunity - which stands for _________ __________ Immunity - results when antibodies are introduced into the body.






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






33. The ozone layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's _________ before it can reach the Earth's surface.






34. Development of cardiorespiratory endurance helps the body to work longer and at greater levels of __________.






35. Sigmund Freud's theories about the importance of the subconscious in ___________ development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality.






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






37. Just as love is expressed in many different ways - there are many different ______ of love.






38. Partner abuse refers to violence committed against a ________ partner.






39. Public health departments protect water supplies against __________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria.






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






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






42. Since the decay of vegetation requires ________ bacterial action - the biochemical oxygen demand will be high.






43. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is ____.






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






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






46. The ability to _______ and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the intellectual dimension.






47. _________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






48. Chronic stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary). It involves the body remaining in a high state of _______ for a long time.






49. 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.






50. The bacterium of syphilis - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through ________ contact.







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