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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






2. A chronic problem that affects women more than men is ________________ - a condition in which bones become weak and brittle






3. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






4. Fertilization occurs in a narrow tube called the _____________ tube that connects an ovary and the uterus






5. In general - ______________ excite or increase the activity of the central nervous system






6. A form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ____________ heart disease - also known as coronary artery disease - involves damage to the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle






7. _______________ agents in the form of bacteria - viruses - and protozoa enter the water supply through human and animal wastes






8. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






9. ___________ is really a family of more than 50 viruses - some of which produce recognized diseases in humans (chicken pox - shingles - mononucleosis and others)






10. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






11. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






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






13. The third stage of infection is known as the _____________ stage - also called the acme or acute stage - and is often the most unpleasant stage for the host






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15. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






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






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






19. ___________ is a debilitating chronic disease that has a significant effect on the human body






20. Perhaps the single greatest influence on alcohol research has been the finding that part of the vulnerability to alcoholism is ___________






21. _________ 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






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






23. _______________ is the use of minute doses of herbs or minerals to stimulate healing






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






25. _______________ drugs cause intoxication - altering a persons feelings - behavior - perceptions and moods






26. A lack of _____________ is a significant risk factor for heart disease






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






28. The body is protected by two types or components of defenses






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






30. 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






31. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






32. 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






33. Sperm cell development starts at about age 11 in boys and is influenced by the release of the hormone ________ from the pituitary gland






34. Physicians orders of do not resuscitate (DNR) is an example of _____________ or passive euthanasia






35. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






36. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






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






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






39. They have established a ___________ identity






40. ___________ burial is the most common method.






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






42. ______________ 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






43. 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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44. 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






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






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






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






48. The ability of joints to function through an intended range of motion is known as _____________






49. 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.






50. People with ___________ __________ fear humiliation or embarrassment while being observed by others