Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout.
Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout.
The body relies on stored energy to fuel a workout.
The body relies on stored energy to fuel a workout.
Diabetes is a disorder involving the way the body handles sugar.
Diabetes is a disorder involving the way the body handles sugar.
Eating too much sugar immediately before or during exercise can increase the risk of gastrointestinal problems
Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air.
(1 point)
Responses
The alveoli act as filters for the lungs collecting particles of dirt and germs to be exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes
The alveoli act as filters for the lungs collecting particles of dirt and germs to be exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes
Tiny hairs known as cilia clean the trachea of dirt and germs before it can enter the lungs
Tiny hairs known as cilia clean the trachea of dirt and germs before it can enter the lungs
Hairs known as cilia, found inside the alveoli, collect the dirt and germs to be expelled from the lungs
Hairs known as cilia, found inside the alveoli, collect the dirt and germs to be expelled from the lungs
Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean.
The term “a smoker’s cough” refers to ________________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi.
(1 point)
Responses
Emphysema
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis
Cilia degeneration
Slow-twitch muscles are needed for:
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Responses
Quick, short bursts of energy for high intensity
Quick, short bursts of energy for high intensity
Endurance activities
Endurance activities
Speed or power activities
Speed or power activities
Low endurance and short duration exercises
Select the answer below that best fits the following description.
Voluntary
Come in pairs
Attach to the bones through tendons
Made up of long, cylindrical fibers
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Responses
Striated muscles
Striated muscles
Cardiac muscles
Cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles
Smooth muscles
Contracted muscles
Select the answer below that best fits the following description.
Involuntary
Found in internal organs
Can stretch or maintain tension for long periods of time
(1 point)
Responses
Striated muscles
Striated muscles
Cardiac muscles
Cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles
Smooth muscles
Skeletal muscles
________________is the capacity of your body's muscles to generate extreme amounts of force in a short period of time using anaerobic energy.
(1 point)
Responses
Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance
Cardiac endurance
Cardiac endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular strength
Cardio-pulmonary health
Which of the following statements is TRUE about protein?
(1 point)
Responses
The more protein and protein supplements you eat, the more muscle you will gain or maintain.
The more protein and protein supplements you eat, the more muscle you will gain or maintain.
Excess protein is stored by the body as fat.
Excess protein is stored by the body as fat.
Excess proteins are stored as amino acids in the muscle tissue.
Excess proteins are stored as amino acids in the muscle tissue.
Protein is the primary source of energy for the body.
Three important factors affect an aerobic workout:
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Responses
Overload, progression, and frequency
Overload, progression, and frequency
Overload, frequency, and duration
Overload, frequency, and duration
Intensity, duration, and speed
Intensity, duration, and speed
Frequency, duration, and intensity
The body utilizes ____________ that is stored in the muscles to perform anaerobic exercises
(1 point)
Responses
sugar
sugar
protein
protein
ATP
ATP
fat
Renal circulation is responsible for waste removal via the __________, which filter much of the waste from the blood.
(1 point)
Responses
Liver
Liver
Small intestines
Small intestines
Pancreas
Pancreas
Kidneys
Blood also passes through the small intestine and liver during which type of circulation.
(1 point)
Responses
Pulmonary circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Renal circulation
Renal circulation
Portal circulation
Portal circulation
Cardiac circulation
Dehydration is known to:
(1 point)
Responses
Not affect brain functions.
Not affect brain functions.
Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism
Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism
Lead to cases of diarrhea
Lead to cases of diarrhea
Cause skin to take on a soft, supple texture
The________ is the major artery that supplies blood to the entire body.
(1 point)
Responses
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary artery
Cardiac artery
Cardiac artery
Vena cava
Vena cava
Aorta
Aorta
Which of the following can act as a diuretic?
(1 point)
Responses
Water
Water
Milk
Milk
Coffee
Coffee
Chamomile tea
______________ is the sum of body cell mass and extracellular mass.
(1 point)
Responses
Fat
Fat
Lipid count
Lipid count
Cellular total
Cellular total
Lean body mass
Most fad diets fail because:
(1 point)
Responses
They do not help the dieter change bad eating habits
They do not help the dieter change bad eating habits
They can be used by people with eating disorders
They can be used by people with eating disorders
They can do more harm than good
They can do more harm than good
They do not work
______________ occurs when the body burns fat and protein instead of glucose.
(1 point)
Responses
Dehydration
Dehydration
Ketosis
Ketosis
Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia
Nutritional imbalance
Anorexia is considered a __________________ disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.
(1 point)
Responses
Physical
Physical
Social
Social
Predatory
Predatory
Psychological
What eating disorder ___________ might be discovered by a dentist.
(1 point)
Responses
Anorexia
Anorexia
Bulimia
Bulimia
Starvation dieting
Starvation dieting
Obesity
Many people ______________ from starting to exercise too hard, too frequently and end up abandoning their program entirely.
(1 point)
Responses
Experience "burn-out"
Experience "burn-out"
Experience fatigue
Experience fatigue
Join gyms or health club
Join gyms or health club
Experience shin splints
_________________is the key to success when developing a fitness program.
(1 point)
Responses
Cardiovascular training
Cardiovascular training
Weight training
Weight training
Working out with a friend
Working out with a friend
Setting realistic goals
What can you do to protect your joints from injury?
(1 point)
Responses
Increase cardio training
Increase cardio training
Strengthen the muscles around the joints
Strengthen the muscles around the joints
Add running to your exercise routine
Add running to your exercise routine
Play more team sports
Which of the following best describes a muscle sprain.
(1 point)
Responses
A tear in the muscle fibers caused by overuse
A tear in the muscle fibers caused by overuse
An injury to a joint
An injury to a joint
An injury to a tendon from hyperextension
An injury to a tendon from hyperextension
An injury to a ligament
First aid measures for a sprain or strain can best be remembered by the acronym RICE:
(1 point)
Responses
A ______________is a bone injury that is caused by overuse.
(1 point)
Responses
Shin splints
Shin splints
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow
Muscle strain
Muscle strain
Stress fracture
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Here are the responses to your questions based on common knowledge in health and fitness:
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Response: Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout. (This is generally not true as it can lead to a spike and subsequent crash in blood sugar levels.)
Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air.
Response: Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean.
The term “a smoker’s cough” refers to ______________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi.
Response: Chronic bronchitis
Slow-twitch muscles are needed for:
Response: Endurance activities
Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Voluntary, Come in pairs, Attach to the bones through tendons, Made up of long, cylindrical fibers
Response: Striated muscles
Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Involuntary, Found in internal organs, Can stretch or maintain tension for long periods of time
Response: Smooth muscles
________________is the capacity of your body's muscles to generate extreme amounts of force in a short period of time using anaerobic energy.
Response: Muscular strength
Which of the following statements is TRUE about protein?
Response: Excess protein is stored by the body as fat.
Three important factors affect an aerobic workout:
Response: Overload, progression, and frequency
The body utilizes ____________ that is stored in the muscles to perform anaerobic exercises.
Response: ATP
Renal circulation is responsible for waste removal via the __________, which filter much of the waste from the blood.
Response: Kidneys
Blood also passes through the small intestine and liver during which type of circulation.
Response: Portal circulation
Dehydration is known to:
Response: Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism
The________ is the major artery that supplies blood to the entire body.
Response: Aorta
Which of the following can act as a diuretic?
Response: Coffee
______________ is the sum of body cell mass and extracellular mass.
Response: Lean body mass
Most fad diets fail because:
Response: They do not help the dieter change bad eating habits
______________ occurs when the body burns fat and protein instead of glucose.
Response: Ketosis
Anorexia is considered a __________________ disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.
Response: Psychological
What eating disorder ___________ might be discovered by a dentist.
Response: Bulimia
Many people ______________ from starting to exercise too hard, too frequently and end up abandoning their program entirely.
Response: Experience "burn-out"
_________________is the key to success when developing a fitness program.
Response: Setting realistic goals
What can you do to protect your joints from injury?
Response: Strengthen the muscles around the joints
Which of the following best describes a muscle sprain.
Response: An injury to a joint
First aid measures for a sprain or strain can best be remembered by the acronym RICE:
Response: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
A ______________is a bone injury that is caused by overuse.
Response: Stress fracture
These answers are based on established facts about health, physiology, and nutrition. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any answer, feel free to ask!
