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DSST Health - 2
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health-fitness-nutrition
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim
Eutrophication.
Infatuation.
Stalking
Psychosomatic.
2. _________________ 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
Excitement.
Depression.
Neglect.
Rectum.
3. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.
Distress.
Vegan.
Pap.
Benign.
4. ______________ is the insertion of fine needles into the body to alter electroenergy fields and cure disease
Older.
Acupuncture
Social.
Identity.
5. Alcohol - tobacco and marijuana are often called ____________ drugs
Gateway.
Denial.
Depression
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
6. ______________ is capable of killing cancer cells by altering their genetic material while it is in an exposed state during cell division
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Radiation.
Modeling.
Entombment.
7. They have established a ___________ identity
Acupuncture
. Gender.
Recovery.
Fear.
8. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Embalming.
Endometrium.
Vascular.
9. ___________ burial is the most common method.
Ionizing.
Thermal.
Ground.
Additives.
10. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
Love.
Testicle.
Cardiovascular.
Depressants.
11. The uterus is lined with a thick spongy tissue called the ______________ - which provides a fertilized egg with nourishment during the early stages of development
Community
Unintentional.
Endometrium.
Cervical.
12. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Oxidation.
Minerals.
Epstein-Barr.
Cohabitation.
13. _____________ - 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
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Indirect.
Partner.
Cannabis.
14. Although religious beliefs and practices could be included in the _____________ dimension of health - the category could be extended to include a person's relationship with other living things
Spiritual.
HPV (human papillomavirus).
Fossil
OTC (Over the counter).
15. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs
Anorexia.
. Lower.
Repression.
Integrity.
16. Health ________________ is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health costs
Insurance.
Epitaph.
Migraine.
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17. ________ rape is a form of acquaintance rape that involves forced sexual intercourse by a dating partner
Urinary
Morals.
Psychoanalytic.
Date.
18. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.
Empowerment.
PAD (Peripheral artery disease).
Agent.
Carcinoma.
19. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance
Hypertension.
Alcoholism.
Pathogen.
Older.
20. 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
Pathogen.
Podiatrists.
Fetal.
Wellness.
21. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Alcoholism.
Roe.
Celibacy.
Stalking
22. The active chemical compound found in most over-the-counter diet products is called _________
PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
Cardiovascular.
Morals.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
23. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body
Pap.
Piaget.
. Gender.
Dehydration.
24. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality
Love.
Stimulants.
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Sigmund Freud.
25. The physiologically active - dependence-producing drug found in tobacco is known as ____________
Partner.
Insulin.
Nicotine.
Intentional.
26. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________
New host.
Roe.
Codependence.
Post traumatic.
27. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner
Melanoma.
Partner.
Osteopathy
Insurance.
28. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Companionate.
Six. Blood's functions -
Frequency.
22.5%.
29. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins
Pathogenic.
Biological.
Complementary.
Eutrophication.
30. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________
Chiropractic.
Melanoma.
Denial.
Chest.
31. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Anorexia.
Abortion.
Bipolar.
Naturopathy.
32. In men - ____________ dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection
Clinical.
Ayurveda.
Testicle.
Erectile.
33. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Psychoanalytic.
Intimacy.
Dyspareunia.
Bipolar.
34. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension
Hepatitis.
Gender.
Intellectual.
Platelet.
35. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved
Radiation.
Isometric.
Deductible.
Overload.
36. Also known as the common cold - acute ____________ is the sudden onset of nasal inflammation
Breast.
Men.
Ionizing.
Rhinitis.
37. An agent used to destroy insects and other pests is known as a ______________
Carcinogens.
Pesticide.
Tolerance.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
38. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________
Epidemic.
Ovarian
Home.
Helper T.
39. 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 __________-________.
Endometrium.
Intimacy.
Anorexia.
Kubler-Ross.
40. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Paraphilia.
Menarche
Set point.
Urinary
41. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______
Clinical.
Deductible.
Smog.
. Bronchitis.
42. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Endurance.
Global warming.
Set point.
43. The _________ is the external - cylinder-shaped organ through which urine and sperm pass out of the body
Heredity.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Heterosexuality.
Penis.
44. This quick physical warning is the alarm stage or the 'fight or _________' response.
Social.
BMI (body mass index).
Flight.
Saturated.
45. Smoking ________ therapies are available in a variety of forms - including nicotine gum - trans dermal patches - nicotine inhalation devices - and oral medications that affect neurotransmitters
Alcoholism.
Cessation
Vascular.
Binge.
46. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke
22.5%.
Child.
Coitus.
Atherosclerosis.
47. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs
Chlamydia.
Composition.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
Abraham Maslow.
48. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________
Pap.
Anaerobic.
Speeding.
Melanoma.
49. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress
Harassment.
Penis.
Emotions.
Psychoactive.
50. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body
Contraception.
Fat.
Tolerance.
Responsibility