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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. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






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






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






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






5. A __________ vegetarian diet excludes all animal products - including eggs and dairy products






6. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






7. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






8. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






9. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






10. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






11. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






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






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






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






15. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






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






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18. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






19. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






20. 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






21. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






22. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix






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






34. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






35. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






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






37. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






38. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






39. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






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






41. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






42. 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






43. They have established a ___________ identity






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






45. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air






46. 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






47. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






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






49. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






50. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________