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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. The testes are originally formed inside the body near the abdomen. However - just before birth - they descend into a pouch of loose skin called the ____________.






2. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






3. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






4. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda






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






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






7. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






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






9. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life






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






11. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






12. 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






13. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






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






15. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






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






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






18. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






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






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






21. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders






22. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






23. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






24. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself






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






26. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






27. 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






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






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






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






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






32. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






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






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






35. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






36. 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






37. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






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






40. This level of intensity is called the ________.






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






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






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






44. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






45. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






46. People may feel _______ when they believe that they are in danger






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






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






49. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






50. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur