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DSST Health - 2

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1. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






2. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






3. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






4. _________________ is an emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness - melancholy - dejection - worthlessness - emptiness - and hopelessness that are inappropriate and out of proportion to reality






5. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






6. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






7. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






8. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






9. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






10. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






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






12. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






13. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






14. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






15. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






16. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






17. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked






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






19. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






20. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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21. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






22. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






23. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






24. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






25. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






26. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






27. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






28. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






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






30. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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31. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






32. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






33. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






34. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






35. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






36. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






37. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






38. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






39. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






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






41. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






42. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body






43. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






44. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina






45. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






46. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






47. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






48. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself






49. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






50. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread







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