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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress






2. 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






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






4. This process is called ____________ identification.






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






6. _________ is temporary immunity achieved by providing antibodies to a person exposed to a particular pathogen






7. This level of intensity is called the ________.






8. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






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






10. ____________ is a hormone which is required by the body for the effective metabolism of glucose (blood sugar)






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






12. Alcohol abuse by college students usually takes place through a drinking pattern called __________ drinking.






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






14. Within the last decade - ________________ is a new term that has been used to describe the relationship between drug-dependent people and those around them






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






16. ________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer that is frequently diagnosed






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






18. Jean ___________ - a Swiss psychologist - was influenced by Freud's work as he worked on his own theories of development






19. Increasing physical activity stimulates the release of ________________.






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






21. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






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






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






24. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






25. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






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






27. 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






28. _______________ obesity is a form of obesity seen in people who possess an abnormally large number of fat cells.






29. Nearly 60% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by ______________






30. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






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






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






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






34. __________ stress can occur when someone is not able to respond immediately to a threat (real or imaginary)






35. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






36. Nicotine increases blood _____________ adhesiveness






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






38. _____________ - or the blending of both feminine and masculine qualities - is more clearly evident in our society now than ever before






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






40. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






41. ____________ is a crime involving an assailant's planned efforts to pursue an intended victim






42. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.






43. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






44. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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45. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






46. Secondhand tobacco smoke can increase the risk of acute _________ attacks that require hospital emergency care






47. 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






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






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






50. Hans Selye found that a person's body adapts to a stressor through a set pattern of physical reactions. He termed this adjustment as the _____________ _______________ syndrome.