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






2. Celibacy may be short-term or last a _________ - and no identified physical or psychological complications appear to result from a celibate lifestyle.






3. People can learn to use stress to their __________.






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






5. 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.






6. Amniocentesis is also referred to as an _________ _______ test because it involves using a needle to extract some of the fluid from the amniotic sac.






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






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






9. Burning tobacco forms carbon monoxide gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco _____.






10. A vegan vegetarian diet excludes all ______ products - including eggs and dairy products.






11. 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 _________.






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






13. 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.






14. Self-esteem refers to the confidence - pride - and ________ that you have for yourself.






15. An ovolactovegetarian is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of ____ and dairy products.






16. _________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise.






17. 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






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






19. ________ begin the process of socialization from the time a child is born; school and the community add their influence as the child grows.






20. Smog contributes to respiratory problems that are common in these areas during the _______ months.






21. Among the health problems caused by or complicated by _____ are increased surgical risk - hypertension - various forms of heart disease - stroke - type II diabetes - and deterioration of joints.






22. The _________________ nervous system has a calming effect; stimulation of nerves in this system result in things such as decreased heart and breathing rate.






23. Mammograms are the best tool for the early __________ of breast cancer.






24. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulates the maximum _____________ level (MCL) in municipal drinking water.






25. A primary form of ___ found in the blood is known as cholesterol.






26. Because tobacco use is a ________ behavior - it is reasonable to accept that modeling acts as a stimulus to experimental smoking.






27. A causative agent for genital warts - HPV is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing ____________ changes in the cervix.






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






29. An average of only ____ workouts per week does not seem to produce a measurable improvement in cardiorespiratory conditioning.






30. Being average to slightly below average weight relates positively with ______ levels of premature death.






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






32. The best way to add muscle mass is through __________ training such as weight training.






33. An irrational - repetitive - forced ______ - usually associated with an obsession is called a compulsion.






34. During the third trimester - when the fetus is judged capable of surviving if born - any state may regulate or even prohibit abortion except where abortion is necessary to preserve the life or health of the _______.






35. Approximately 85% of all __________ tumors are classified as carcinomas.






36. Direct transmission methods are observed in human-to-human transmission. These include contact between body surfaces such as touching - kissing - and sexual intercourse; ________ spread - which is inhalation of contaminated air droplets; and fecal-or






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






38. ________ may occur if the person overextends themself. In HIV and AIDS - this is almost always the last stage before death.






39. It is estimated that about __________ children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year






40. Although people have attempted to sober up by drinking hot coffee - taking cold showers - or exercising - the oxidation rate of alcohol is unaffected. Passage of time remains the _____ effective remedy for diminishing alcohol's effects.






41. Muscular ________ can be improved best by training activities that use the overload principle.






42. The emotional dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and __________ to resolve conflict.






43. 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.






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






45. A ________ caloric balance is when caloric intake is greater than caloric expenditure.






46. The idea behind this theory is that people's bodies age because the body 'wears out' as damage accumulates from __________ - toxins - and many other sources.






47. Certain lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking - reducing obesity - increasing physical activity - and decreasing dietary _____ help many people increase their level of HDLs.






48. Psychoactive drugs refer to any substance capable of altering feelings - moods - or perceptions. They include stimulants - depressants - hallucinogens - ________ - and inhalants.






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






50. A new three-drug combination - which includes ______ - has extended average remission by nearly two years. This is the first significant progress on the treatment of ovarian cancer.







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