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| Which of the following terms refers to two unrelated, unmarried people living together and having a sexual relationship? |
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| The declining ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs among people as they reach their forties is known as |
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| Which of the following is caused by physical dependence on a drug? |
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| Which of the following utilizes the imagination to help boost self-confidence and self-efficacy? |
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| A person's ability to walk, lift, and maintain good posture depends mostly on |
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| People with high cholesterol levels should limit their intake of |
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| Natural or synthetic drugs that bring pain relief, drowsiness, or euphoria are known as |
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| Which of the following is the most common method of HIV exposure in the United States? |
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| Sexual activity between men |
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| Which of the following is an air pollutant that results in smog when combined with sunlight? |
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| central nervous system stimulants |
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| Which of the following STDs accounts for the most new cases every year in the United States? |
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| The fight or flight response typically causes |
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| increased cardiac function |
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| Which of the following is an illness that mostly affects 30-40 year old working women and is characterized by flulike symptoms, depression, and the inability to concentrate? |
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| Auditory hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, and social withdrawal are symptoms of |
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| The large vein that carries used, oxygen-poor blood to the right atrium of the heart is known as the |
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| Hormone replacement therapy is often used to relieve the symptoms of |
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| Which of the following is the oldest and most popular psychoactive drug? |
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| What is the primary risk factor for lung cancer? |
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| Which of the following is the primary goal of most compulsive gamblers? |
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| Which type of cancer is deadliest for women because it is so difficult to detect? |
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| What is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States? |
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| Which of the following is indicated by the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin? |
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| An easily obtainable substance, such as alcohol or tobacco, that represents a young person's first exposure to drugs is known as a |
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| An inflammatory bowel disease that involves the deterioration of the intestinal wall is known as |
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| According to the stages of change model, intending to take action within six months occurs in the |
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| Glucose in the body is metabolized by a pancreatic hormone known as |
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| Which of the following is most responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics during puberty? |
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| Sleepiness and a reduction in sensory and motor functions first occur when a person's blood alcohol concentration reaches |
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| Air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion in automobiles and residential furnaces are known as |
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| polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons |
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| A clot in a coronary artery that may cause sudden death is known as |
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| Which of the following can occur after one or two severe episodes of binge drinking? |
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| Building a supportive network of friends and learning effective communication skills are methods for developing |
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| Which of the following has been shown to protect the body against the damage of free radicals? |
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| Which of the following occurs during the third trimester of a pregnancy as a woman's uterus prepares for labor? |
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| Braxton Hicks contractions |
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| The largest artery that sends blood to all parts of the body is known as the |
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| Which of the following refers to how people express emotions, handle stress, and adapt to changes? |
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| A molecule that can react with fats and proteins by damaging cell membranes is known as a |
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| Which of the following is a common characteristic of people with addictions? |
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| Which of the following most likely indicates that a person has severe alcohol dependence? |
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| An individual's risky behavior that he or she would like to change is known as a |
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| Any agent that causes a structural abnormality in a developing fetus is known as a |
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| A genetic disease in which thick mucus prevents lungs and intestines from functioning properly is known as |
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| Which of the following is considered a normal diastolic blood pressure reading for a healthy young adult? |
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| Feeling emotionally and sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex is known as |
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| Current recommendations suggest that people get most of the fat in their diet from |
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| In which stage of labor does a woman's cervix dilate completely? |
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| A highly contagious viral infection that damages the central nervous system and causes paralysis is known as |
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| Which of the following is linked with a narrowing of the coronary arteries and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease? |
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| Behavioral responses to stressors are controlled by the |
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| Behavioral responses to stressors are controlled by the |
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| The cessation of menstruation and hormone production by a woman's reproductive system is known as |
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| Which of the following refers to smoke that is exhaled by smokers? |
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| Which of the following infectious diseases accounts for the highest number of deaths in the world every year? |
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| Which level in Maslow's hierarchy is characterized by food, water, sleep, exercise, and sex? |
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