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DSST Health - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. __________ is a potentially fatal condition resulting from the proliferation of certain bacteria in the vagina that enter the general blood circulation
Rectum.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Migraine.
Saturated.
2. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse
Emphysema.
Chronic.
Obsession.
Physiological.
3. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
Exercise.
Osteopathy
Complementary.
Responsibility
4. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight
Incubation.
Muscle mass.
Uterus.
Fiber.
5. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________
Fiber.
Luteum.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Heredity.
6. 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
Dehydration.
Grief
Contact.
Independence.
7. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus
OTC (Over the counter).
Carbon monoxide.
Proteins.
Fallopian.
8. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells
Aerobic
Removal.
Stroke.
Companionate.
9. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Acid.
Rhinitis.
Osteopathy
10. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread
Minerals.
Pancreatic.
Acupuncture
Benign.
11. _______________ fats are fats that are difficult for the body to use
Intrinsic.
Men.
Set point.
Saturated.
12. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Vasocongestion.
Migraine.
Pancreatic.
Companionate.
13. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners
Homosexuality.
Women.
Acupuncture
Psychologists.
14. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________
Insulin.
Flexibility.
Erectile.
Pneumonia.
15. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage
Exercise.
Bargaining.
Absorption.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
16. ________ is the most familiar of a class of chronic conditions known as autoimmune disorders
Clinical.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Piaget.
Clinical.
17. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery
Epstein-Barr.
Benign.
Angioplasty.
Eustress.
18. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________
Alzheimer's.
Pathogenic.
Crisis.
OTC (Over the counter).
19. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another
Distress.
Rectum.
Homicide.
Pap.
20. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy
D.
Chest.
Grief
Celibacy.
21. 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
Additives.
Gastroplasty.
Wellness.
Ovolactovegetarian.
22. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
Anaerobic.
Psychosomatic.
Smog.
Preference.
23. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Bisexuals
Menarche
Exhaustion.
Tolerance.
24. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia
THR (target heart rate).
Deductible.
Vegan.
Indirect.
25. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.
Bulimia.
MSW (municipal solid waste).
Crisis.
Additives.
26. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix
Androgyny
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Penis.
Vascular.
27. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
Abraham Maslow.
Carcinoma.
Pneumonia.
Denial.
28. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
Frequency.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Unintentional.
Isokinetic.
29. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
Androgyny
Ionizing.
Binge.
Radon.
30. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples
Bisexuals
Mental health.
Physiological.
Gastroplasty.
31. ___________ burial is the most common method.
Ground.
Coping.
Fear.
Embalming.
32. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Eutrophication.
Rheumatic.
Menarche
33. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac
Love.
Exercise.
Amniotic
Abortion.
34. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Community
Dehydration.
Vacuum.
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35. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland
Men.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Unhealthy.
Immune.
36. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Coping.
Proteins.
Cohabitation.
37. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants
Unintentional.
Fiber.
Emotional.
Naturopathy.
38. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells
Excitement.
Removal.
Type I.
Isometric.
39. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity
Women.
Bargaining.
Adulthood.
Radiation.
40. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Gateway.
Resistance.
Loss of control.
Dependence.
41. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Heterosexuality.
Plateau.
Stroke.
42. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________
Physiological.
Helper T.
Genetic.
Impedance.
43. ________ 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
Eutrophication.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Anger.
Water.
44. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________
Cirrhosis.
Aerobic
Stalking
Cardiovascular
45. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Repression.
Chronic.
Urinary
Contraception.
46. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.
Abraham Maslow.
Progressive.
Fetal.
Morals.
47. Positive use of stress is called ____________.
Indirect.
Cohabitation.
Eustress.
Independence.
48. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.
Epidemic.
Love.
Intrinsic.
Chest.
49. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease
Ovolactovegetarian.
Cardiovascular
Exercise.
Proteins.
50. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body
Minerals.
Acute.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
Immune.
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