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DSST Health - 2
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health-fitness-nutrition
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent
Shyness.
Recovery.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Atherosclerosis.
2. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression
Placenta.
Pesticide.
Bipolar.
Compulsion.
3. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.
Fallopian.
Herpes.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
Menarche
4. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.
Migraine.
Rehabilitation.
Proteins.
Chiropractic.
5. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.
Neglect.
Clinical.
Gastroplasty.
Excitement.
6. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels
Ovolactovegetarian.
Fetus.
Roe.
Vascular.
7. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.
Breast.
Post traumatic.
Menarche
Melanoma.
8. 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 ________________.
Love.
Rehabilitation.
. Bronchitis.
Endorphins.
9. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system
Particulate.
Compulsion.
STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
Immune.
10. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.
Psychoactive.
A.
Gateway.
Hepatitis.
11. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion
Vasocongestion.
Complementary.
Isokinetic.
Love.
12. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner
Isokinetic.
Homicide.
Unhealthy.
Hypertension.
13. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.
Socialization.
Denial.
Podiatrists.
Exhaustion.
14. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available
Exercise.
Anaerobic.
Fossil
Responsibility
15. They have established a ___________ identity
. Gender.
Osteopathy
Intellectual.
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).
16. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer
Deductible.
Rectum.
Pap.
Abortion.
17. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage
Amniotic
Acid.
Orgasmic
Ayurveda.
18. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users
Endorphins.
Ovarian
Endometrium.
Inhalants.
19. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts
Transmission.
Frequency.
Exposure.
Crisis.
20. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis
Pancreatic.
Impedance.
Repression.
Minerals.
21. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men
Transmission.
Prostate.
Fallopian.
Rehabilitation.
22. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner
Partner.
Labor.
Wellness.
Atherosclerosis.
23. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants
Eutrophication.
Psychologists.
. Gender.
Hypertension.
24. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations
Psychoanalytic.
Ozone.
Excitement.
Vasocongestion.
25. 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
Hate.
Composition.
Socialization.
Speeding.
26. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________
Angioplasty.
Self-esteem.
Radon.
Heterosexuality.
27. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Companionate.
Carcinogens.
Dependence.
Alcoholism.
28. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____
Speeding.
Decline.
D.
Atherosclerosis.
29. 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
22.5%.
Vegan.
Testicle.
Platelet.
30. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.
TSS (Toxic shock syndrome).
Denial.
Fetal.
Particulate.
31. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time
Bisexuals
Preference.
Endurance.
Homosexuality.
32. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.
Water.
Bipolar.
Psychosomatic.
Fossil
33. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober
Paraphilia.
Genetic.
Love.
Anonymous.
34. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today
Desirable.
Chlamydia.
Melanoma.
Pancreatic.
35. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems
Homosexuality.
Exercise.
Melanoma.
Urinary
36. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.
Heredity.
Post-abortion.
Overload.
Preference.
37. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.
Osteoarthritis.
Lung.
Fiber.
OTC (Over the counter).
38. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur
Overload.
Emotions.
Decline.
Minerals.
39. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed
Emphysema.
Resistance.
Placenta.
Naturopathy.
40. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread
Exercise.
Bulimia.
Ovarian
Benign.
41. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls).
THR (target heart rate).
Emotions.
Hypertension.
42. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______
Recovery.
Hate.
Prodromal.
40
43. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________
Endometrium.
Oxidation.
Epidemic.
Menopause.
44. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).
Unintentional.
Heterosexuality.
Thermal.
45. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner
Chemotherapy.
Singlehood.
Empowerment.
Endometrium.
46. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer
Fallopian.
Directives.
Dehydration.
Ovarian
47. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________
Cholesterol.
Grief
Fetus.
Portal.
48. 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
22.5%.
Psychoanalytic.
Gaseous.
Carbohydrates.
49. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses
Carbohydrates.
Depressants.
Water.
Hepatitis.
50. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium
Insulin.
Radon.
Hypercellular
Labor.