Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Which body system communicates throughout the body through electrical
impulses? correct answer ✅Nervous System
Oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchange in which organ? correct answer
✅Lung
What is the role of the integumentary system? correct answer ✅Protect body
parts
Which communicable disease is caused by bacteria? correct answer ✅MRSA
Which risk factor is a modifiable risk factor of a noncommunicable disease?
correct answer ✅Obesity
What is the communicable disease that affects the integumentary system and is
spread by a virus by kissing or using lip moistening products? correct answer
✅Cold Sores
Define the key structures in the skeletal system correct answer ✅Bones, Joints,
Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons
Name the 3 types of muscles found in the body correct answer ✅Smooth,
Striated, Cardiac
Define the 2 divisions of the Nervous System correct answer ✅Central Nervous
System- Brain and Spine; electrical signals travel through spine to brain
,Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Peripheral Nervous System- Nerves outside the brain and spine; relay messages
between the CNS and body
Define the key structures and organs associated with the respiratory system
correct answer ✅Lungs, Passageways, blood vessels, muscles
Define the upper and lower respiratory tract correct answer ✅Upper- nose,
pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box)
Lower- trachea (windpipe), bronchial tree, lungs
Explain the pathway of blood through the heart correct answer ✅O2 blood
enters in the left side of heart and is pumped out through the aorta; arteries and
capillaries deliver the o2 blood to the cells in organs.
Veins carry waste and o2 deprived blood from cells back towards lungs where it
receives o2, cycle restarts
Describe main organs of the digestive system correct answer ✅Digestive tract-
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines.
Accessory Organs- salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Describe the main organs of the urinary system correct answer ✅KIDNEYS, 2 fist
sized bean shaped major organs connected to the URETER, which urine flows
through to the BLADDER, which is a temporary holding reservoir for urine. Urine
passes through the URETHRA to be expelled out of body
,Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Discuss the role of the immune system and its major organs and structures
correct answer ✅Network of cells, tissues, and organs that defend and protect
the body against foreign invaders:
lymph, lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, adenoids, spleen, thymus gland
Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system correct answer
✅Hair, Nails, and Skin & associated glands
Covers and protects various parts of the body
Hair-scalp, provides insulation and coverage
Nails, keratin, protects fingertips and toes from injury
Define the main structures of the cardiovascular system correct answer ✅Heart-
circulates blood throughout the body
blood vessels- arteries & veins
Arteries- carry blood away from heart to body
Veins- carry blood towards heart
Discuss the role of the endocrine system correct answer ✅Infromation sharing
through chemical messages (hormones); maintain body in homeostasis or balance
Describe the function of the reproductive system and name its main organs and
structures correct answer ✅Female- Produces Egg; vagina, cervix, uterus,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, clitoris, lips, anus, vulva
Male- Responsible for the sperm; Testis, scrotum, prostate, vas deferens, anus,
penis
, Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Name and state the symptoms of common communicable diseases. Briefly
describe prevention and treatment strategies: Cold, Flu, Mono, Meningitis, MRSA,
Cold Sores, Lice, Chicken Pox, Measles, UTIs, STIs, Hepatitis correct answer
✅Communicable diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Cold, Flu, Mono: viruses; fatigue, sore throat, some fevers, congestion (FLU
Vaccine)
Meningitis: viral or bacterial; high fever, stiff neck (wash hands)
MRSA, Cold Sores, Lice, Chicken Pox, Measles: bacteria, viruses, parasites; Fever
Red Bumps, blisters on lips or cheeks, itchy scalp, Itchy rash with blisters, tiny
white spots in mouth; (good hygiene, or a vaccine)
UTIs: bacteria; burning while urinating; (wipe front to back)
STIs: bacteria, parasites, yeast, viruses; range from no symptoms, abdominal pain,
bump in genitals;(condoms, wash, vaccine)
Hepatitis: virus; jaundice, stomach pain; (vaccine, avoid unclean food & water)
What are the five health-related components of fitness? correct answer
✅Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility,
and body composition
According to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, what is an example of a vigorous
physical activity? correct answer ✅Race walking
Which statement aligns to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for school-aged
children and teens? correct answer ✅Exercise Daily
Which oral hygiene recommendation can prevent tooth decay? correct answer
✅Brush your teeth twice a day for about two minutes.
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Which body system communicates throughout the body through electrical
impulses? correct answer ✅Nervous System
Oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchange in which organ? correct answer
✅Lung
What is the role of the integumentary system? correct answer ✅Protect body
parts
Which communicable disease is caused by bacteria? correct answer ✅MRSA
Which risk factor is a modifiable risk factor of a noncommunicable disease?
correct answer ✅Obesity
What is the communicable disease that affects the integumentary system and is
spread by a virus by kissing or using lip moistening products? correct answer
✅Cold Sores
Define the key structures in the skeletal system correct answer ✅Bones, Joints,
Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons
Name the 3 types of muscles found in the body correct answer ✅Smooth,
Striated, Cardiac
Define the 2 divisions of the Nervous System correct answer ✅Central Nervous
System- Brain and Spine; electrical signals travel through spine to brain
,Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Peripheral Nervous System- Nerves outside the brain and spine; relay messages
between the CNS and body
Define the key structures and organs associated with the respiratory system
correct answer ✅Lungs, Passageways, blood vessels, muscles
Define the upper and lower respiratory tract correct answer ✅Upper- nose,
pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box)
Lower- trachea (windpipe), bronchial tree, lungs
Explain the pathway of blood through the heart correct answer ✅O2 blood
enters in the left side of heart and is pumped out through the aorta; arteries and
capillaries deliver the o2 blood to the cells in organs.
Veins carry waste and o2 deprived blood from cells back towards lungs where it
receives o2, cycle restarts
Describe main organs of the digestive system correct answer ✅Digestive tract-
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines.
Accessory Organs- salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Describe the main organs of the urinary system correct answer ✅KIDNEYS, 2 fist
sized bean shaped major organs connected to the URETER, which urine flows
through to the BLADDER, which is a temporary holding reservoir for urine. Urine
passes through the URETHRA to be expelled out of body
,Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Discuss the role of the immune system and its major organs and structures
correct answer ✅Network of cells, tissues, and organs that defend and protect
the body against foreign invaders:
lymph, lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, adenoids, spleen, thymus gland
Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system correct answer
✅Hair, Nails, and Skin & associated glands
Covers and protects various parts of the body
Hair-scalp, provides insulation and coverage
Nails, keratin, protects fingertips and toes from injury
Define the main structures of the cardiovascular system correct answer ✅Heart-
circulates blood throughout the body
blood vessels- arteries & veins
Arteries- carry blood away from heart to body
Veins- carry blood towards heart
Discuss the role of the endocrine system correct answer ✅Infromation sharing
through chemical messages (hormones); maintain body in homeostasis or balance
Describe the function of the reproductive system and name its main organs and
structures correct answer ✅Female- Produces Egg; vagina, cervix, uterus,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, clitoris, lips, anus, vulva
Male- Responsible for the sperm; Testis, scrotum, prostate, vas deferens, anus,
penis
, Health Fitness, and Wellness C458 Exam
Questions and Answers (Rated A+
Name and state the symptoms of common communicable diseases. Briefly
describe prevention and treatment strategies: Cold, Flu, Mono, Meningitis, MRSA,
Cold Sores, Lice, Chicken Pox, Measles, UTIs, STIs, Hepatitis correct answer
✅Communicable diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Cold, Flu, Mono: viruses; fatigue, sore throat, some fevers, congestion (FLU
Vaccine)
Meningitis: viral or bacterial; high fever, stiff neck (wash hands)
MRSA, Cold Sores, Lice, Chicken Pox, Measles: bacteria, viruses, parasites; Fever
Red Bumps, blisters on lips or cheeks, itchy scalp, Itchy rash with blisters, tiny
white spots in mouth; (good hygiene, or a vaccine)
UTIs: bacteria; burning while urinating; (wipe front to back)
STIs: bacteria, parasites, yeast, viruses; range from no symptoms, abdominal pain,
bump in genitals;(condoms, wash, vaccine)
Hepatitis: virus; jaundice, stomach pain; (vaccine, avoid unclean food & water)
What are the five health-related components of fitness? correct answer
✅Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility,
and body composition
According to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, what is an example of a vigorous
physical activity? correct answer ✅Race walking
Which statement aligns to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for school-aged
children and teens? correct answer ✅Exercise Daily
Which oral hygiene recommendation can prevent tooth decay? correct answer
✅Brush your teeth twice a day for about two minutes.
