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DSST Health - 2
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1. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.
Endometrium.
Love.
Intrinsic.
Migraine.
2. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake
. Lower.
Gastroplasty.
Fear.
Home.
3. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products
Ovolactovegetarian.
Androgyny
Vacuum.
Crisis.
4. _________________ 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
Erectile.
Modeling.
Socialization.
Depression.
5. When an illness is __________ - the effect of being ill may extend over long periods of time - perhaps even an entire life
Spiritual.
Angioplasty.
Chronic.
Sigmund Freud.
6. The final tube through which the semen travels is the ___________.
Eutrophication.
Urethra.
Fallopian.
Penis.
7. _________ is the percentage of alcohol in a measured quantity of blood and can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air
Dehydration.
Celibacy.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Self-esteem.
8. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Nicotine.
Depression
Ovolactovegetarian.
Immunotherapy.
9. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Radon.
Dependence.
Hallucinogenic
Osteoarthritis.
10. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.
Particulate.
Carcinogens.
Gastroplasty.
Plateau.
11. 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
Naturopathy.
Stalking
Emphysema.
Pathogen.
12. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Dyspareunia.
Carcinoma.
Shyness.
Prostate.
13. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________
Radiation.
Vegan.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Hallucinogenic
14. 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
Complementary.
Clinical.
Atherosclerosis.
Men.
15. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion
Fossil
Chemotherapy.
Homicide.
Acceptance
16. 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 ____________.
Control.
Plateau.
Contact.
Scrotum.
17. Studies indicate that a smoker's risk of ________________ disease decreases quickly after quitting regardless of how long they smoked
Cardiovascular.
Denial.
Eutrophication.
Homeopathy.
18. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke
Coping.
22.5%.
Adulthood.
Gender.
19. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
A.
Diaphragm
Lung.
Ionizing.
20. The average-sized adult has approximately _______ quarts of blood in his or her circulatory system
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21. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress
Labor.
Hallucinogenic
Harassment.
Fiber.
22. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact
Syphilis.
Coronary.
Osteoporosis.
Radon.
23. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim
Chlamydia.
20
OTC (Over the counter).
Fat.
24. A primary form of fat found in the blood is known as _________________
Cholesterol.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Depressant.
Acceptance
25. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.
Speeding.
Paraphilia.
Condom.
Labor.
26. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Cessation
Radiation.
Atherosclerosis.
. Lower.
27. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)
Binge.
Insulin.
Overload.
Chronic.
28. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage
Depression
Rectum.
Orientation.
Child.
29. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus
Uterus.
Responsibility
Pap.
Remediation.
30. 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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31. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before
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Naturopathy.
Exposure.
Androgyny
32. A causative agent for genital warts - __________ is a sexually transmitted virus capable of causing precancerous changes in the cervix
HPV (human papillomavirus).
BMI (body mass index).
Denial.
Neglect.
33. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion
Community
Ozone.
Unhealthy.
Herpes.
34. The passage of nutrients or alcohol through the walls of the stomach or intestinal tract into the bloodstream is known as _______________
Diabetes.
Absorption.
Stimulants.
Pathogenic.
35. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner
Urinary
Chemotherapy.
Durable.
Psychosomatic.
36. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
Unintentional.
Post-abortion.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
37. ________________ health care includes acupuncture - chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - herbalism - reflexology - and ayurveda
Denial.
Euthanasia.
Alternative.
Nicotine.
38. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________
New host.
Particulate.
Hepatitis.
Ionizing.
39. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________
Bipolar.
Spiritual.
BMI (body mass index).
Infatuation.
40. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion
Isokinetic.
Benign.
Anger.
Infatuation.
41. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose
Exhaustion.
Intentional.
Bulimia.
Platelet.
42. Inorganic materials - called ____________ - make up nearly 5% of the body
Composition.
Minerals.
Flight.
Morals.
43. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain
Older.
Acid.
Resolution.
Orgasmic
44. The ___________ is a soft rubber cup with a springlike metal rim that - when properly fitted and inserted by the user - rests in the top of the vagina
Rheumatic.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Menarche
Diaphragm
45. Psychoactive drugs have strong potential for the development of ________________
Cardiovascular
Excitement.
Dependence.
Codependence.
46. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Stimulants.
Loss of control.
Endometrium.
Naturopathy.
47. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Depressants.
Global warming.
Uterus.
Ionizing.
48. _____________ - or marijuana - has been labeled a mild hallucinogen for a number of years - and some experts now consider it to be a drug category in itself
Grief
Cannabis.
Paraphilia.
Independence.
49. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury
Remediation.
Thermal.
Anger.
Osteoporosis.
50. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
Kubler-Ross.
Preference.
Benign.
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