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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. __________ (Men or Women?) commit the most suicides






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






3. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt






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






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






6. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






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






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






9. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






11. The bacterium of ___________ - Treponema pallidum - a spirochete - is transmitted from an infected person to a new host through intimate contact






12. The weight range deemed appropriate for people of a specific gender - age - and frame size is referred to as _______________ weight






13. ________-___________ syndrome is a mental disorder which affects some women who have had an abortion






14. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






15. COLD is made up of two separate - but related diseases. Chronic ____________ is the persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways within the lung






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






17. This level of intensity is called the ________.






18. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






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






20. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in






21. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






22. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






23. They have established a ___________ identity






24. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






25. ___________ is the biological passing of physical traits from parents to their children






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






27. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________






28. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle






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






30. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






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






32. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






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






34. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________






35. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






36. Characteristic birth defects noted in the children of some women who consume alcohol during their pregnancies is known as _________ alcohol syndrome.






37. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






38. 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






39. _________________ 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






40. 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






41. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






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






43. _______________ is a surgical procedure that involves sealing off about half of the stomach with surgical staples






44. This environment forms the second link in the chain of infection and is referred to as the ____________ in which the agent resides.






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






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






47. In human reproduction - the fertilized egg is implanted in the ___________ and grows into a fetus






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






49. The health effects of _______________ exposure depend on many factors including the duration - type - dose of exposure - and individual sensitivity






50. Pathological changes to the liver resulting from chronic - heavy alcohol consumption are known as _____________