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Advanced Semper Fit Course. Exam
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The thymus gland is in the ___ system - answer✔lymphatic
Hormones are - answer✔biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - answer✔Targets specific organs or
tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling is -
answer✔Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - answer✔Develops strength
and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of growth
hormone concentrations. - answer✔Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake - answer✔amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is - answer✔insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol - answer✔adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the body is the
______ ratio - answer✔testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - answer✔death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries is a
- answer✔heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their walls is known
as - answer✔atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has contracted is known
as ____ pressure - answer✔systolic
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Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - answer✔Stage I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - answer✔juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells? -
answer✔Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - answer✔Unusual bleeding or discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams - answer✔Once a month
One of the methods used to reduce the risk of skin cancer is to wear a sunscreen with a sun
protection factor of ___ or higher - answer✔15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease - answer✔body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy output -
answer✔inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - answer✔HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is - answer✔bulimia
The stage of the general adaptation syndrome in which the body is trying to adapt to the new
stress is called the _____ stage - answer✔resistance
Stress occurs when - answer✔contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation, visualization,
and ____ techniques - answer✔relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process -
answer✔uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression - answer✔feelings of
worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to - answer✔avoid
certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period - answer✔Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises - answer✔bouncing or
jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - answer✔Epimysium
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Advanced Semper Fit Course. Exam
Questions And Answers (Guaranteed A+)
The thymus gland is in the ___ system - answer✔lymphatic
Hormones are - answer✔biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - answer✔Targets specific organs or
tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling is -
answer✔Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - answer✔Develops strength
and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of growth
hormone concentrations. - answer✔Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake - answer✔amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is - answer✔insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol - answer✔adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the body is the
______ ratio - answer✔testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - answer✔death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries is a
- answer✔heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their walls is known
as - answer✔atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has contracted is known
as ____ pressure - answer✔systolic
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, ©FYNDLAY EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - answer✔Stage I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - answer✔juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells? -
answer✔Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - answer✔Unusual bleeding or discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams - answer✔Once a month
One of the methods used to reduce the risk of skin cancer is to wear a sunscreen with a sun
protection factor of ___ or higher - answer✔15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease - answer✔body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy output -
answer✔inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - answer✔HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is - answer✔bulimia
The stage of the general adaptation syndrome in which the body is trying to adapt to the new
stress is called the _____ stage - answer✔resistance
Stress occurs when - answer✔contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation, visualization,
and ____ techniques - answer✔relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process -
answer✔uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression - answer✔feelings of
worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to - answer✔avoid
certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period - answer✔Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises - answer✔bouncing or
jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - answer✔Epimysium
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