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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. _____________ - or murder - is the intentional killing of one person by another






2. ____________ 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






3. Created in 1965 by amendments to the Social Security Act - ____________ represents a governmental form of health insurance






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






5. Studies have shown that in addition to food - shelter - and consistent care - infants need _______ and affection.






6. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






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






8. The most common sexual orientation throughout the world is known as ______________ - which refers to an attraction to opposite-gender partners






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






10. This process is called ____________ identification.






11. Lowering of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the primary factor that causes older adults to require ________ calorie intake






12. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






13. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






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






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






17. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






18. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________






19. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division






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






21. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






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






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






24. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






25. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






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






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






28. An ___________________ is a diet that excludes all meat but does include the consumption of eggs and dairy products






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






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






31. 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






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






33. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






34. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






35. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






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






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






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






39. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






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






41. When patients realize that bargaining can only postpone their fate - they may begin the ______________ stage






42. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






44. _____________ injuries are injuries that are committed on purpose






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






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






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






48. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






49. The least common form of asthma is ___________ asthma






50. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage