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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.






2. 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






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






5. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






6. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






7. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care






8. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






9. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






10. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






11. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






12. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






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






14. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner






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






16. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet






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






18. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






20. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






21. 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.






22. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






23. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






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






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






26. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






27. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






28. 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






29. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






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






31. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






32. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






33. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






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






35. 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






36. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)






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






38. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.






39. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms






40. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






41. _________________ 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






42. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






43. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






44. 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






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






46. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action






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






48. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.






49. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer






50. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose