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One drink is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as ___________ ounce(s) of alcohol.
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0.5
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Alcohol is removed from the liver at a rate of ________ ounce per hour.
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one-half
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The smoking rate for adults in the United States has leveled off at approximately _____ percent.
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20
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A common symptom of nicotine's effect on the brain is
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heightened sense of alertness
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Smoking is estimated to play a role in ______ percent of all cancer deaths.
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30
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Drugs are called pharmaceutical drugs when they are developed
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for medical use
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Which of the following routes of drug administration is the fastest way for a drug to reach the brain?
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blowing it
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Which type of drug has effects similar to the response evoked during the fight-or-flight reaction?
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Stimulants
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People who abuse heroine are especially susceptible to risks such as
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collapsed veins, hepatitis and kidney disease
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What percent of smokers that go to treatment quit within a year?
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20-40%
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Upon sexual stimulation, nipple and clitoral erection occur in response to
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vasocongestion
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What is the medical term used for the cessation of menstruation in middle-aged women?
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menopause
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The _____ is the lower part of the uterus; it extends into the vagina and contains the opening to the uterus; it produces a mucus that changes with different stages of the menstrual cycle.
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cervix
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_____ is a voluntary or involuntary muscle tension occurring in response to sexual stimuli.
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Myotonia
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A paraphilia that involves observing others' sexual activity without their knowledge is called
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voyeurism
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Oral stimulation of the female genitals with the tongue and lips is called
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cunnilingus
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The in vitro fertilization method involves fertilizing eggs in the
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Laboratory
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Studies suggest that giving birth between the ages of ____ and ____ results in the least health risk to a woman and her child.
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18 thru 35
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How long does a typical pregnancy last?
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40 weeks
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The approach that means that the whole can be broken down into smaller parts is called the ________ approach.
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reductionist
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Beneficial bacterial to the body
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probiotics
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The predominant form of healthcare practiced in the United States is
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conventional medicine
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The burning of a tightly bound mound of herbal leaves to improve the flow of energy within the body is called
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moxibustion
