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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.
Cessation
Complementary.
OTC (Over the counter).
General adaptation.
2. 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
Pathogen.
Depressants.
Codependence.
Binge.
3. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.
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4. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
Cholesterol.
Fallopian.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Unhealthy.
5. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions
Isometric.
Self-care.
Immunotherapy.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
6. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke
Coping.
Lung.
Obsession.
Carbon monoxide.
7. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care
Asthma.
Homeopathy.
Immunotherapy.
Pesticide.
8. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread
Benign.
Rectum.
Agent.
Rhinitis.
9. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Immunotherapy.
Ovarian
Reservoir
Atherosclerosis.
10. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels
Atria.
Desirable.
Vascular.
Nicotine.
11. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices
Chest.
Prostate.
Paraphilia.
Insurance.
12. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface
Contact.
Exercise.
Adulthood.
Ozone.
13. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Love.
Greenhouse.
Emotions.
Pesticide.
14. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Ionizing.
Anger.
Date.
15. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Cholesterol.
Emotional.
Resistance.
16. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Podiatrists.
Genetic.
Embalming.
Immune.
17. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants
Helper T.
Exposure.
Eutrophication.
Socialization.
18. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Coping.
Platelet.
Minerals.
19. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids
Emphysema.
Proteins.
Bargaining.
Psychoanalytic.
20. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Vascular.
Home.
Chlamydia.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
21. 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.
D.
Identity.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
Pathogen.
22. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Eutrophication.
Gateway.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Partner.
23. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Hate.
Unhealthy.
Acute.
Radon.
24. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs
Morals.
Community
Identity.
Kubler-Ross.
25. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
Excitement.
Set point.
Gastroplasty.
General adaptation.
26. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another
Removal.
Reservoir
Heredity.
Homicide.
27. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus
Uterus.
Older.
Women.
Congestive.
28. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o
Contact.
Endometrium.
Kubler-Ross.
Stroke.
29. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen
Mutations
Anorexia.
Rectum.
PAI (passively acquired immunity).
30. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug
Depressant.
Helper T.
Preference.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
31. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Flexibility.
Radiation.
Embalming.
Isometric.
32. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion
Resistance.
Hypercellular
Atria.
Post-abortion.
33. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Amniotic
Anaerobic.
Syphilis.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
34. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
Gaseous.
Testicle.
Depression
Intrinsic.
35. 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
Exercise.
Intimacy
Urethra.
Occupational.
36. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)
Herpes.
Nicotine.
Progressive.
Alcoholism.
37. _________ is damage resulting from restricted blood flow to the extremities - especially the legs and feet
OTC (Over the counter).
Prostate.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Hate.
38. S. Supreme Court case _______ v. Wade - the United States joined many of the world's most populated countries in legalizing abortions within certain guidelines.
Companionate.
Compulsion.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Roe.
39. _____________ radiation is a form of radiation capable of releasing electrons from atoms
Ionizing.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Androgyny
Alzheimer's.
40. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Coronary.
Women.
Naturopathy.
Pathogen.
41. _________________ 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
Helper T.
Asthma.
Depression.
Impedance.
42. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________
Depression.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Carcinogens.
Clinical.
43. 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
Infatuation.
Water.
Recovery.
Chronic.
44. 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
Osteoarthritis.
Additives.
Vacuum.
Ayurveda.
45. Public health departments protect water supplies against _____________ contamination by testing water for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria
Biological.
BMI (body mass index).
Social phobia.
New host.
46. Once the extent of heart attack damage is identified - a physician or team of physicians can decide on a medical course of action
Mental health.
Carcinogens.
Currently popular is an extensive form of surgery called coronary artery ___________ surgery. Bypass.
Identity.
47. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function
Platelet.
Indirect.
Removal.
Depressants.
48. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Biological.
Integrity.
Independence.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
49. In 2006 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Gardasil - the first vaccine developed to prevent ___________ cancer
Portal.
Bipolar.
Acid.
Cervical.
50. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Roe.
Intentional.
Post traumatic.
Homosexuality.