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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If stress lasts too long - a person may move into the third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome known as the _____________ stage






2. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






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






4. 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






5. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






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






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






8. _______ _________ is a genetically programmed range of body weight beyond which a person finds it difficult to gain or lose additional weight






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






10. ______________ 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






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






12. ____________ classified human needs into different levels such as self-actualization - esteem - and safety needs






13. Small amounts of _______ are essential to the body






14. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






15. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






16. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






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






18. __________ (men or women?) are more likely to use - abuse - and be dependent on illicit drugs






19. Food _____________ are chemical compounds that are intentionally added to our food supply to change some aspect of the food - such as its color or texture






20. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






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






22. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






23. _________ refers to nondigestible carbohydrates provided by plants






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






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






26. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






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






28. ________________ drugs are psychoactive drugs that produce hallucinations - which are perceived distortions of reality






29. The third developmental task of the elderly is to establish a sense of ___________ - or a sense of wholeness - concerning the journey that may be nearly complete






30. The American Cancer Society recommends the letters A -B -C -D and E to help people remember the symptoms of _____________






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






32. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






33. ________ _____ __________ refers to the tendency of addicted people to continue undesirable behavior regardless of overwhelming negative consequences






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






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






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






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






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






39. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






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






41. ____________ should never be considered a first-line - preferred form of fertility control






42. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






43. A ______________ is an established amount that an insured person must pay before the insurance company pays for medical costs






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






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






46. _______________ reflects the process of contributing to the collective good






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






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






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






50. According to a 2002 survey on cigarette smoking in the US - ____ percent of Americans smoke







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