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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. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






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

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






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






5. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________






6. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






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






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






9. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






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






12. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs






13. 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






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






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






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






17. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






18. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






20. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






21. _________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






22. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






23. The first link in the chain of infection is the disease-causing _________.






24. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






25. 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






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






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






28. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






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






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






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. 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.






33. 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






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






35. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






36. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






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






38. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________






39. In insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - or _______ ___ diabetes - the body produces little or no insulin






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






41. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________






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






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






44. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






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






47. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






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






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






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