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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which appetite and hunger are suppressed and marked weight loss occurs






2. _______________ is a system of medical practice that combines allopathic principles with specific attention to postural mechanics of the body






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






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






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






6. ________________ sedate the user - slowing down central nervous system function






7. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






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






9. Terminally ill people often follow the anger stage with the _____________ stage






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






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






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






13. 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






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






15. In the context of health - _______________ refers to a process in which individuals or groups of people gain increasing measures of control over their health






16. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






17. When coronary arteries become narrowed - _________ pain - or angina pectoris - is often felt






18. The second stage is called ________________.






19. The best way to add muscle mass is through ________________ training such as weight training






20. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






21. By time it reaches the uterus - a layer of cells that develops into an organ called the _____________ surrounds the embryo






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






23. Birth occurs in three stages. The process of birth is called _________.






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






25. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






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






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






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






29. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






30. The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called the _____________ sac






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






32. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium






33. 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






34. 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






35. The final stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ______________ stage






36. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o






37. Such methods are called defense mechanisms. ______________ is the most basic of all defense mechanisms.






38. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






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






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






41. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






42. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






43. ______________ - an alternative to bypass surgery - involves the surgical insertion of a doughnut-shaped 'balloon' directly into the narrowed coronary artery






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






45. Synonymous with abstinence - ____________ can be defined as the self-imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy






46. The amount of energy (in calories) your body requires to maintain basic functions such as blood circulation and glandular activity is called ___________






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






48. ________________ refers to the use of a variety of substances to trigger a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells or prevent cancer cells from becoming activated






49. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






50. Although used interchangeably with contraception - birth ___________ is an umbrella term that refers to all of the procedures you might use to prevent the birth of a child