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DSST Health - 2

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1. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






2. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






3. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






4. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






5. ______________ treatment is manipulation of the vertebral column to relieve pressure and cure illness






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






7. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child






8. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations






9. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






10. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






21. For the vast majority of women in their late forties through their mid-fifties - a gradual decline in reproductive system function - called ____________ - occurs






22. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






23. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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






25. 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.






26. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






27. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






28. 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






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






30. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






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






32. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






33. This process is called ____________ identification.






34. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






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






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






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






38. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke






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






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






41. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






42. 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






43. Power plants that use water from lakes and rivers to cool their stream turbines cause ___________ pollution






44. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






45. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated






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






47. 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






48. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






49. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






50. Often used in combination with rehabilitation is _______________ - whereby an alternative to the area of loss is introduced.







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