ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) | LATEST
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The thymus gland is in the ___ system - ans -lymphatic
Hormones are - ans -biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - ans -Targets specific organs
or tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and
remodeling is - ans -Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - ans -Develops
strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of
growth hormone concentrations. - ans -Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake - ans -
amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is - ans
-insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol - ans -adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the
body is the ______ ratio - ans -testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - ans -death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more
coronary arteries is a - ans -heart attack
, The two primary types of sensory neurons in muscle are - ans -muscle spindles;
Golgi tendon organs
The function of muscle spindles is to prevent the muscle from being injured by -
ans -rapid overstretching
What type of muscle maintains a static or isometric contraction to anchor or
support the movement of the primary mover - ans -Stablizer
What is the process or processes that involve making permanent changes to an
individuals performance of a physical task - ans -Motor learning
What is the trait that typically underlies motor or cognitive activities - ans -Ability
Prime mover muscles are also known as ____ muscles - ans -agonist
What type of muscle assists in performing a movement and is called a secondary
mover - ans -Assistor
What type of muscle maintains a static or isometric contraction to anchor or
support the movement of the primary mover - ans -Stablizer
The six types of essential nutrients include - ans -fluids and vitamins
The only nutrient that fuels the brain is - ans -carbohydrate
The _____ is the type of carbohydrate that can provide quick but short-lasting
energy - ans -simple sugar
Among the primary functions of fats are - ans -protective covering for internal
organs
Which type of cholesterol is considered "good" for your body - ans -HDL
Which is the normal range for triglycerides in the body - ans -Less than 150