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DSST Health - 2
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health-fitness-nutrition
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. ____________ determinants of death refer to measures of bodily functions.
Clinical.
Men.
THR (target heart rate).
Gaseous.
2. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Homicide.
Set point.
Love.
3. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses
Homeopathy.
Fiber.
Rehabilitation.
_______________ defenses are first-line defenses - since they physically separate the internal body from the external environment. Mechanical.
4. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Generativity.
Ionizing.
Hypercellular
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5. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries
Orgasmic
Celibacy.
Euthanasia.
Atherosclerosis.
6. ______________ of training refers to the number of times per week a person should exercise
Frequency.
Asthma.
Stroke.
Rectum.
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
Cessation
Emotional.
Carcinoma.
Smoking.
8. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Saturated.
Chlamydia.
Alcoholism.
AAI (artificially acquired immunity).
9. An irrational - repetitive - forced action - usually associated with an obsession is called a ______________
Ayurveda.
Compulsion.
Heterosexuality.
Eustress.
10. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed
Occupational.
Pneumonia.
Indirect.
Morals.
11. ___________ (Men or Women?) are more likely to attempt suicide
Migraine.
Women.
Crisis.
Clinical.
12. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances
Fallopian.
Naturopathy.
Bargaining.
Vacuum.
13. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions
Global warming.
OTC (Over the counter).
Gaseous.
Community
14. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love
Chemotherapy.
Stalking
Companionate.
Thermal.
15. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects
Piaget.
Tolerance.
Homosexuality.
HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations).
16. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices
THR (target heart rate).
Ionizing.
Uterus.
Paraphilia.
17. The first tube that the sperm cells enter is the vas deferens - which connects the testes to the _____________ gland.
Syphilis.
Isometric.
Social.
Prostate.
18. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________
Immune.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Pathogenic.
Fermentation.
19. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain
Cardiovascular.
Embalming.
Acid.
Prostate.
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
Bipolar.
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Desirable.
Adulthood.
21. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________
Carcinoma.
Entry.
Heredity.
Wellness.
22. ________ is the process of adopting the admired behavior patterns of another person
Modeling.
Rheumatic.
Depression.
Eustress.
23. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________
Bisexuals
Set point.
Companionate.
Ayurveda.
24. A cancer screening procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix and examined for precancerous changes is known as a ________ test
Loss of control.
Penis.
Migraine.
Pap.
25. _____________ is the process of using formaldehyde-based fluids to replace the blood components
Fetal.
Durable.
Naturopathy.
Embalming.
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
Social.
. Gender.
Chemotherapy.
Intimacy.
27. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.
Resistance.
Fetal.
Radiation.
Post traumatic.
28. The process of teaching behavior based on the beliefs and habits of the family and community is called ________________
Acute.
Socialization.
Ayurveda.
Preference.
29. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________
Progressive.
Distress.
Directives.
Amniotic
30. _____________ - or the sharing of living quarters by unmarried people - represents another alternative to marriage
Cohabitation.
Generativity.
Stroke.
Identity.
31. Assuming _________________ is the third developmental task that younger people are expected to progress in
Responsibility
Durable.
Codependence.
Generativity.
32. _______________ refers to an attraction between same-gender partners
Entry.
Homosexuality.
Emotional.
Celibacy.
33. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner
Chemotherapy.
Intimacy.
Reservoir
Angioplasty.
34. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease
BAC (Blood alcohol concentration).
Exercise.
Depression.
Older.
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
Cardiovascular
Hypercellular
Atherosclerosis.
Condom.
36. The ability to process and act on information - clarify values and beliefs - and exercise decision making skills is part of the _______________ dimension
Desirable.
Type I.
Orientation.
Intellectual.
37. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Ovarian
Social.
Roe.
Absorption.
38. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________
Grief
Deductible.
Pathogen.
Flight.
39. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time
Endurance.
Physiological.
Rhinitis.
Older.
40. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.
Transmission.
Osteoporosis.
Coping.
Labor.
41. Many traditional food pairings - such as beans and rice or corn and beans - emerged as dietary staples because they are ______________ proteins
Isokinetic.
Complementary.
Radon.
Celibacy.
42. _________________ is a specific term for any procedure used to prevent the fertilization of an ovum
Contraception.
Acceptance
Hallucinogenic
Eutrophication.
43. By the end of young adulthood - most people are ready to accomplish the second developmental task of establishing _______________.
Independence.
Isokinetic.
New host.
ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone).
44. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Ground.
Menarche
Excitement.
Carbohydrates.
45. ________________ is the abnormal depletion of fluids from the body
Partner.
Dehydration.
Pancreatic.
Denial.
46. _____________ exercises are muscular strength exercises in which the resistance is so great that the object cannot be moved
Eustress.
Progressive.
Isometric.
Cervical.
47. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Piaget.
Tolerance.
OTC (Over the counter).
Muscle mass.
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 __________-________.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Immunotherapy.
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Kubler-Ross.
49. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body
Type I.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Pancreatic.
Flight.
50. _____________ are highly trained clinicians who practice care of the feet
Podiatrists.
Fetus.
Composition.
Portal.