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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. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






2. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






3. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






4. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






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






6. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






7. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






8. _________________ 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






9. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






10. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






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






12. _____________ - 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






13. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development






14. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






15. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






16. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






17. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






22. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






23. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






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






25. 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






26. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






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






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






29. The ________________ effect is the warming of the Earth's surface that is produced when solar heat becomes trapped by layers of carbon dioxide and other gases






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






31. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






32. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






33. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o






34. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






35. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






36. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






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






38. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






39. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






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






41. Some professional nurses specialize in a clinical area and become certified as nurse _________________.






42. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage






43. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






44. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






45. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners






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






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






48. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






49. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






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