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






2. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________






3. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






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






5. The second stage of infection is referred to as the ______________ stage






6. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






7. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






15. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






16. _____________ - which are the primary components of muscle and connective tissue - are compounds composed of chains of amino acids






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






18. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






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






20. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






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






22. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage






23. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________






24. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






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






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






27. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






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






29. 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






30. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






31. Because joints are less flexible - some older people develop ________________ - a condition in which joints become painful






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






33. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






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






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






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






37. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






38. ____________ 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






39. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






40. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






41. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters






42. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






43. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body






44. This process is called ____________ identification.






45. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






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






47. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation






48. ____________ is the major risk factor associated with sudden cardiac death.






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






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