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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






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






3. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






4. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






5. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






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






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






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






9. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






10. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






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






12. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






13. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






14. ______ can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with a situation






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






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






17. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






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






19. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.






20. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






21. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






22. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system

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23. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






24. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others






25. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






26. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






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






28. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






29. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






30. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






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






32. _________________ 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






33. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






34. ___________ burial is the most common method.






35. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






36. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum






37. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






38. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






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






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






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






42. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






43. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






44. The second stage is called ________________.






45. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






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






47. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






48. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






49. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






50. _________s are a group of hydrocarbons causing a great deal of concern because of their presence in the water supply