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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






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






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






11. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide






12. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






13. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






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






15. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






16. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






18. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________






19. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






20. _________ 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






21. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






22. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person






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






24. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test






25. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components






26. Although it actually means any close - mutual - verbal or nonverbal behavior within a relationship - when most people hear the word ____________ - they think about shared touching - kissing - and even intercourse






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






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






29. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






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






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






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






33. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






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






35. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






36. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension






37. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






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






39. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






40. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






41. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins






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






43. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.






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






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






46. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved






47. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






48. 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 __________-________.






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






50. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet