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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
Heredity.
Loss of control.
Stroke.
Paraphilia.
2. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.
Binge.
Diaphragm
Heredity.
Frequency.
3. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products
Control.
Psychologists.
Ovolactovegetarian.
Abortion.
4. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Anorexia.
Atherosclerosis.
Denial.
Homeopathy.
5. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus
Uterus.
Binge.
Ovarian
Orgasmic
6. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms
Pathogen.
Herpes.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Ionizing.
7. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys
Epidemic.
Congestive.
Migraine.
Ground.
8. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Self-esteem.
Carbon monoxide.
Condom.
Chiropractic.
9. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Acid.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Angioplasty.
Ovarian
10. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises
Rehabilitation.
Self-esteem.
Progressive.
Stimulants.
11. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia
Alternative.
Agent.
Indirect.
Unintentional.
12. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Entombment.
Prostate.
Empowerment.
13. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Fat.
Chronic.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
14. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Nicotine.
Harassment.
Biological.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
15. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Morals.
Androgyny
Chemotherapy.
Acute.
16. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
Intrinsic.
Acute.
Aerobic
17. 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
Clinical.
Immunotherapy.
Responsibility
Distress.
18. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle
Vasocongestion.
Gateway.
Type I.
Overload.
19. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.
22.5%.
Gateway.
Psychosomatic.
Ionizing.
20. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Excitement.
40
Fetus.
Mutations
21. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________
Homosexuality.
Genetic.
Entombment.
Emphysema.
22. _______________ provide services related to an understanding of behavior patterns or perceptions
Integrity.
Ozone.
Psychologists.
Oxidation.
23. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good
Clinical.
Agent.
Companionate.
Generativity.
24. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations
Directives.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Emphysema.
Intrinsic.
25. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Depressant.
Child.
Carcinogens.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
26. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
Cirrhosis.
Urethra.
Stroke.
Angioplasty.
27. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Naturopathy.
Prostate.
Social phobia.
Platelet.
28. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Depressant.
Muscle mass.
Radon.
Pathogen.
29. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________
Flexibility.
Crisis.
BMR (basal metabolic rate).
Dyspareunia.
30. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
A.
Socialization.
Overload.
Angioplasty.
31. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance
Global warming.
Migraine.
Medicare.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
32. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung
Abraham Maslow.
Celibacy.
. Bronchitis.
Isokinetic.
33. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation
. Bronchitis.
Spiritual.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Immune.
34. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Community
Androgyny
Cardiovascular.
Smoking.
35. During the sexual response cycle - ______________ is the engorgement of tissues that results when more blood is flowing into an organ than is flowing out
Rheumatic.
Anonymous.
Heredity.
Vasocongestion.
36. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Entry.
Chronic.
Rhinitis.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
37. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Minerals.
Endometrium.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Exercise.
38. 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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39. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs
Impedance.
Self-esteem.
Cervical.
Men.
40. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Endurance.
Osteoarthritis.
Durable.
41. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
. Bronchitis.
Emotions.
Asthma.
Post-abortion.
42. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Proteins.
Acceptance
Synergistic.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
43. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products
Isokinetic.
Partner.
Vegan.
Older.
44. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills
Dependence.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Singlehood.
Social.
45. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development
Piaget.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Depressants.
Exercise.
46. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being
Rhinitis.
Composition.
Wellness.
Neglect.
47. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma
Fermentation.
Six. Blood's functions -
Occupational.
Intrinsic.
48. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs
Self-care.
Menopause.
Intellectual.
Chlamydia.
49. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems
Six. Blood's functions -
Coping.
Ovarian
Urinary
50. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Bisexuals
Contraception.
Saturated.
Grief