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






2. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






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






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






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






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






7. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






8. 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






9. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise






10. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.






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






12. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






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






14. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






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






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






17. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






18. Surpassed only by lung cancer - __________ cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women






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






20. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






21. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






22. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






23. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






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






26. Spiritual health includes one's __________ - ethics - intrinsic values and beliefs






27. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






28. Recent studies indicate that electronic media such as ATM machines - video games - voice mail - faxes and email may be causing ____________ rates in the US to rise






29. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






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






31. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






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






33. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






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






35. Direct _______________ usually involves the administration of large amounts of depressant drugs which eventually causes all central nervous system functions to stop






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






37. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






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






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






40. The ________________ dimension of health includes the degree to which a person is able to cope with stress - remain flexible - and compromise to resolve conflict






41. _________ is a strong feeling of displeasure that can range from annoyance to complete fury






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






43. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






44. The stages in this process have helped form the basis for the modern movement of death education. Perhaps the most widely recognized name in the area is __________-________.






45. Whether it's called social graces - skills - or insights - ___________ ability is the third dimension of total health






46. _________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






47. During the _______________ stage - patients fully realize that they are going to die






48. A numerical expression of body weigh based on height and weight is referred to as the __________






49. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






50. _______ is a type of acquired immunity resulting from the body's response to pathogens introduced into the body through immunizations