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DSST Health - 2

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1. Alcohol is classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) ______________ drug






2. 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 ____________.






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






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






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






6. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






7. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






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






9. 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






10. Greater ___________ _______ makes possible a higher rate of metabolism which helps to maintain a healthy body weight






11. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






12. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






13. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






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






15. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






16. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease






17. They have established a ___________ identity






18. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






19. Burning tobacco forms ___________ ____________ gas - which is one of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke






20. ____________ 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






21. Electrical _______________ is a method to test for the percentage of body fat using resistance to the flow of electrical current






22. Two major classes of lipoproteins exist. _________ is the type of lipoprotein that transports the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood stream.






23. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage






24. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






25. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection






26. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________






27. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________






28. ________________ is a positive - whole-health approach that includes a person's physical - intellectual - social - and emotional well-being






29. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






30. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________






31. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






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






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






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






35. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






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






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






38. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






39. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






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






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






42. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body






43. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






44. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things






45. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






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






47. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






48. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






49. Muscular training exercises in which traditional barbells and dumbbells with fixed resistances are used are referred to as as _______________ resistance exercises






50. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum







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