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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






2. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






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






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






5. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






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






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






8. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






9. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






10. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






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






12. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






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






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






15. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






16. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control






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






18. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






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






20. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






21. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






22. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






23. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






24. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






25. ________________ 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






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

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27. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






28. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






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






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






31. 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






32. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






33. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use






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






35. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






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






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






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






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






40. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






41. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






42. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________






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44. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






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






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






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






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






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






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