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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






2. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child






3. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






4. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






5. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






6. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






7. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






8. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






9. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






10. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






11. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






12. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






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






14. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






15. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture






16. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






17. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






18. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.






19. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






20. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






21. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






22. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






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






24. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






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






26. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






27. A ___________ is a contraceptive device that also helps to protect against STDs






28. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






29. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






30. 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






31. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet






32. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






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






34. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






35. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






36. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






37. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






38. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






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






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






41. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






42. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)






43. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






44. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






45. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






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






47. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






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






49. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






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







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