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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Obsession.
Companionate.
Fiber.
Repression.
2. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
Dehydration.
Minerals.
Celibacy.
Melanoma.
3. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements
Older.
Composition.
Syphilis.
Psychoanalytic.
4. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies
Ayurveda.
Social phobia.
Set point.
Self-esteem.
5. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being
Ozone.
Wellness.
Sigmund Freud.
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6. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Risk.
Additives.
Home.
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7. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body
Chlamydia.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Alcoholism.
Radiation.
8. 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
Singlehood.
Diaphragm
Acute.
Celibacy.
9. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Agent.
Frequency.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
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10. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Mononucleosis.
Prostate.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Self-care.
11. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection
Ovolactovegetarian.
Erectile.
Nicotine.
Hypertension.
12. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer
Emotional.
Eutrophication.
Rectum.
Herpes.
13. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Androgyny
Eutrophication.
Older.
Unhealthy.
14. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests
Entry.
Orientation.
Social phobia.
Remediation.
15. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)
Pathogen.
Chronic.
Heredity.
Resolution.
16. The ___________-______ virus is believed to cause chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - mononucleosis - and multiple sclerosis (MS)
Insulin.
Endorphins.
New host.
Epstein-Barr.
17. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion
Immunotherapy.
Fat.
Migraine.
Isokinetic.
18. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women
Intellectual.
Preference.
Breast.
Ionizing.
19. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Prostate.
Emotional.
Menarche
Minerals.
20. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.
Thermal.
Singlehood.
Type I.
Kubler-Ross.
21. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
Herpes.
Osteopathy
Intentional.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
22. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.
Clinical.
Desirable.
Podiatrists.
Greenhouse.
23. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices
Paraphilia.
Reservoir
Transmission.
Celibacy.
24. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.
Alzheimer's.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Migraine.
Denial.
25. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body
Emotions.
Penis.
Orientation.
Exercise.
26. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Shyness.
Morals.
Men.
Rectum.
27. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Coronary.
Lung.
Community
Luteum.
28. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise
Shyness.
Stimulants.
. Bronchitis.
Hypertension.
29. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.
Composition.
Orgasmic
Exposure.
Fetal.
30. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed
Exercise.
. Gender.
Gastroplasty.
Lung.
31. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Bisexuals
Chronic.
Exercise.
Men.
32. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Socialization.
Contact.
Nicotine.
Rheumatic.
33. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse
Fermentation.
Dyspareunia.
Chiropractic.
Immune.
34. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Global warming.
Fermentation.
Exercise.
Chronic.
35. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop
Euthanasia.
Heredity.
Epstein-Barr.
Angioplasty.
36. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners
Melanoma.
Homosexuality.
Helper T.
Vascular.
37. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes
Recovery.
Pathogenic.
Psychoanalytic.
Epidemic.
38. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________
Love.
Resolution.
Dependence.
. Lower.
39. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use
Rhinitis.
Clinical.
Child.
Saturated.
40. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict
Unintentional.
Eutrophication.
Emotional.
Coitus.
41. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury
Anger.
Aerobic
Adulthood.
Immunotherapy.
42. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Chest.
Asthma.
New host.
Pancreatic.
43. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system
Stimulants.
Labor.
Clinical.
Unhealthy.
44. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.
Infatuation.
Hypercellular
Kubler-Ross.
Bulimia.
45. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health
Fallopian.
Social.
Self-care.
Entry.
46. _________s are health care delivery plans under which health care providers agree to meet the covered medical needs of subscribers for a prepaid amount of money
Menopause.
Urinary
Saturated.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
47. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die
Immune.
Child.
Carbohydrates.
Acceptance
48. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________
Six. Blood's functions -
Desirable.
BMI (body mass index).
Cohabitation.
49. 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
Empowerment.
Hate.
Urethra.
Fat.
50. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations
Unintentional.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Social phobia.
Coitus.