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1. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ________.






2. Working under the supervision of physicians - nurse practitioners perform many of the diagnostic and __________ procedures performed by physicians.






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






4. The bodies of famous church leaders are sometimes entombed in vault-like spaces called _______.






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






6. ________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another.






7. 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.






8. 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






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






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






11. SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. This term is used for the cases where a baby dies with no apparent cause. It is the leading cause of death in ________ infants between one month and one year old.






12. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ____ from the pituitary gland.






13. Communities with sewage treatment systems designed around a combined sanitary and ______ system can - during heavy rain or snowmelt - allow untreated sewage to rush through the processing plant.






14. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause _______ pollution.






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






16. Testicular cancer has a tendency to run in families and is more common in men whose testicles were _____________ during childhood.






17. Muscular strength is increased by overloading or gradually increasing ___________ your muscles must move.






18. ________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body.






19. Proteins - which are the primary components of muscle and __________ tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids.






20. 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.






21. Also known as impotence - erectile dysfunction may be caused by chronic diseases such as diabetes - vascular problems - or numerous psychogenic factors including anxiety - guilt - fear - and poor ______________.






22. 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.






23. Denial can serve as a temporary defense mechanism and can allow patients the _____ to accept their prognosis on their own terms.






24. Siblings - the media - and the __________ also play important roles in gender development.






25. In February 1992 - the _____________ became the first developed country to enact legislation that permits euthanasia under strict guidelines.






26. __________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.






27. 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.






28. Bulimia nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which _____ eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging.






29. The three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome are ______ - resistance - and exhaustion.






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






31. ________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being.






32. It's estimated that 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through weight loss - healthy diet and _________.






33. Water is used in the digestion and __________ of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body.






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






35. An epitaph is an ___________ on a grave marker or monument.






36. Physiological needs include food - water - ______ - sex and health.






37. The testes need a lower temperature to produce active - healthy ______.






38. Men are ____ likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs.






39. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine _______ into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease.






40. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ________.






41. Men commit suicide _____ times more often than women do and 72% of all suicides are committed by white men.






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






43. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






44. In water that is raised only ___ degrees Celsius - entire species of fish can disappear and aquatic plants can proliferate out of control.






45. ________ increases blood platelet adhesiveness.






46. 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






47. A process of self-adjustment has been observed in people who have a terminal illness. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is ___________






48. About __% of all motor vehicle accidents occur close to home.






49. Abuse of the elderly is most often committed by _______ members.






50. Energy production requires that oxygen and nutrients be delivered by the _____________ system to the muscles.






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