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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • 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. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






2. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






3. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






4. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






5. 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






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






7. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






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






9. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






10. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






11. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






12. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






13. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






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






15. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






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17. ________ is an illness that causes severe exhaustion - fatigue - aches - and depression and mostly affects women in their thirties and forties






18. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






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






20. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






21. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






22. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






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






24. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






25. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.






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






27. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






28. Within the last decade - ________________ is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between drug-dependent people and those around them






29. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






30. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria






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






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






33. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






34. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






35. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






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






37. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






38. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






39. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






40. ___________ burial is the most common method.






41. ______________ refers to a consistently elevated blood pressure






42. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






43. Genetic _____________ develop when dividing cells miscopy genetic information






44. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






45. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






46. Harm that is committed against a child is referred to as __________ abuse






47. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






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. The second stage is called ________________.






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