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






2. This type of asthma is caused by stress or is a consequence of frequent respiratory tract infections. __________ are not involved in this form of asthma.






3. In addition to the living will - the durable power of attorney for health care is another important _______ medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients.






4. Exercise is a good defense against stress. Increasing ________ activity stimulates the release of endorphins.






5. The continued use of _____________ (including alcohol) and opiates can cause users to quickly develop a tolerance to the drug.






6. Acid rain is rain that has a _____ pH than that normally associated with rain.






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






8. Often appearing ______ in a relationship - passionate love typically does not last very long.






9. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the ______ and examined for precancerous changes is known as a Pap test.






10. One of these medical directives is the ________ _____ - which confirms a dying person's desire to be allowed to die peacefully and with a measure of dignity if a time should arise when there is little hope for recovery from a terminal illness or seve






11. Alternative health care includes ___________ - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda.






12. The process of how a disease spreads is broken down into a 'chain of infection' consisting of six links. The _____ link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing agent.






13. Immunotherapy refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming _________.






14. A __________ is required in 15% of the cases of colon and rectal cancer.






15. ___________ effects can often be reduced by choosing responsible health behaviors.






16. Pulmonary _________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed.






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






18. Also known as the common cold - acute rhinitis is the sudden onset of _____ inflammation.






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






20. High levels of LDL (_____________ lipoprotein) are a significant cause of atherosclerosis.






21. In an isotonic exercise - there are two contractions. The concentric contraction is when your muscle shortens in length and develops tension. The _________ contraction is when your muscle lengthens and develops tension.






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






23. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as ____ and hate crimes.






24. People with social phobia fear humiliation or _____________ while being observed by others.






25. As soon as you recognize a ________ - your body reacts. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or flight' response.






26. For Americans - this is the most familiar component of the 3 -000-year-old ________ medical system.






27. Within the last decade - codependence is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between ____-dependent people and those around them.






28. Although cohabitation may seem to imply a vision of _______ intimacy between male and female roommates - several forms of shared living arrangements can be viewed as cohabitation.






29. Approximately __ weeks after fertilization - the baby is ready to be born. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called labor.






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






31. AAI (artificially acquired immunity) occurs when the body is exposed to weakened or _______ infectious agents introduced through vaccination or immunization.






32. Beginning in _____ - Medicare Part D provides prescription coverage through third-party providers for a premium of about $35 a month.






33. 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.






34. Men account for about 80% of arrests for drug abuse violations - 70% of admissions for treatment - and 65% of drug related _______.






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






36. __________ patients often develop a 'barrel chest' as they lose the ability to exhale fully.






37. The ANS is divided into two systems that generally work in opposition to each other--the sympathetic and the _______________ nervous systems.






38. People in their forties often ask themselves whether or not they have accomplished their ______.






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






40. For pathogenic agents to cause diseases and illnesses in others - it is necessary that they leave their reservoirs. The _____ link in the chain of infection is the portal of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






41. ____ is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant less than one year old.






42. Consumption of hallucinogens does not seem to produce physical dependence and only _____ levels of psychological dependence.






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






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






45. Physical activity helps lower overall blood _____________ levels for most people - encourages weigh loss and retention of lean muscle mass - and allows people to moderate the stress in their lives






46. The goal is to buy time by promising to repent for past sins - to restructure and rededicate their lives - or to make a large __________ contribution to a religious cause.






47. Psychoactive drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - ___________ and moods.






48. During this stage - the pathogenic agent continues to multiply. Now the host is capable of transferring __________ to a new host.






49. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age __ is sometimes called a mid-life crisis.






50. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called ____ _______ _______ disorder.







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