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DSST Health

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In the plateau stage - there is a leveling off of arousal immediately before _______.






2. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need ____ and affection.






3. _______ while pregnant can result in defects in the developing child known as fetal tobacco syndrome.






4. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type A and ______.






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






6. Symptoms of prostate disease include difficulty in __________ - frequent urination - continued wetness - blood in the urine - low back pain - and an ache in the upper thighs.






7. Insulin helps to activate the glucose transport mechanism. In addition to its role in the transport of ________ into sensitive cells - insulin is also required for the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver and the formation of fatty acids






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






9. Fear can make a person break into a _____ - it can cause their hands and feet to go cold - and it can speed up their heart beat.






10. 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.






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






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






13. Most stalkers are _____.






14. Cohabitation - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to ________.






15. Alcohol - tobacco and _________ are often called gateway drugs.






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






17. The body returns to a _______________ state during this stage.






18. __________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion.






19. The __________ Theory of Aging states that aging occurs as a result of a gradual decline in the body's autoimmune system.






20. An increase of only ____ degrees since 1860 - resulting from increased trapping of industrial gases - has resulted in a shift of the world's hydrologic cycles.






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






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






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






24. The Epstein-Barr virus is believed to cause _______ ________ syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS).






25. _____________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






26. A ______ is a contraceptive device that - when used properly with every act of sexual intercourse - helps to protect against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).






27. Having established this sense of __________ - the elderly believe that their lives have had meaning and fullness and that they have helped society.






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






29. Mental health is a state of well-being of the ____.






30. Hepatitis is an inflammatory process in the _____ and can be caused by several viruses.






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






32. A person's health is composed of ___ interacting - dynamic dimensions.






33. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - _______ _______ disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle.






34. When a new host is assaulted by a pathogenic agent - a reasonably predictable sequence of events takes place. This is known as the ____ stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the incubation stage.






35. Endorphins decrease pain - suppress fatigue and produce euphoria. Neurotransmitters reduce _______ and increase alertness.






36. The embryo is wrapped in a __________ covering called the amniotic sac.






37. Smoking cessation therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine ___ - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters.






38. The resistance will move only at a preset speed regardless of the ______ applied to it.






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






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






41. When the organ experiencing the lack of oxygen is the brain - it's called _________ Anoxia.






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






43. Although at birth children receive their external genitals - which in essence 'cast the die -' parents and ________ also contribute to the femininity or masculinity for traditional reinforcement.






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






45. Surpassed only by lung cancer - ______ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women.






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. Often judged by a physician who can then sign a legal document called a medical death certificate - these clinical criteria include the following: lack of heartbeat and __________ - lack of central nervous system function - and the presence of rigor






49. For a disease to be ___________ - a person must come into contact with the disease-producing agent - or pathogen - such as a virus - bacterium - or fungus.






50. When an illness is chronic - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire ____.