C458 Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers
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Unit 1: Physical Health
Unit 1—Module 1: Body Systems
1. What parts of the skeletal system are used when we kick a ball?
The parts of the skeletal system that are used when kicking a ball are the
foot and leg bones and the joints in the knee and ankle.
2. There are different types of muscle throughout our body.
a. Which muscles are responsible for running?
Striated muscles are responsible for running.
b. Which muscles aid in moving food through the intestines?
Smooth muscles aid in moving food through the intestines.
c. What muscles help the heart pump blood throughout our body?
Cardiac muscles help the heart pump blood throughout our body.
3. What is the difference between the central and peripheral nervous
systems?
The difference in the central and peripheral nervous system are that the
central nervous system is in the brain and spinal cord and the peripheral
nervous system is all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
4. What would you consider to be the most important organ associated with
the respiratory system and why?
I would consider the lungs to be the most important organ associated with
the respiratory system because the lungs are the center point of the
respiratory system. The lungs oxygenate the blood at the blood passes
through the capillaries in the lungs.
5. Where does the upper respiratory tract end and the lower begin?
The upper respiratory tract ends at the larynx. It includes the nasal cavity,
pharynx, and larynx. The lower respiratory tract begins with the trachea
and consists of the trachea, primary bronchi, and lungs.
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,6. How do the heart and blood vessels work together as the cardiovascular
system? The heart and blood vessels work together as the cardiovascular
system by the heart being the pump that pushes the blood through the
vessels the push oxygen throughout the body to oxygenate cells.
7. How do the accessory digestive structures differ from the digestive tract?
Accessory organs secrete the substances needed for digestion, but food
does not actually pass through those organs. The digestive tract is the path
food follows to enter and eventually exit the body.
8. Urine is made in the kidneys. How does it get from the kidneys to the
outside of the body?
The kidneys are attached to ureters that go to the bladder. From there the
urine flows through the urethra to exit the body.
9. Discuss the role of the immune system and its major organs and structures.
The role of the immune system is to prevent the body from getting sick. The
major organs in the immune system are as follows: lymph nodes, tonsils,
adenoids, spleen, thymus, skin.
10.Explain the four functions of the skin.
The four functions of the skin are protection, enclosure, lubrications and
body temperature.
11.What is the overall goal of the endocrine system?
The overall goal of the endocrine system is the keep the body in balance.
a.How do glands enable the endocrine system?
The glands enable the endocrine system by secrete the hormones
needed by the endocrine system to keep the body in balance.
12.What needs to happen for fertilization to occur?
For fertilization to occur, the sperm must penetrate the egg, or ovum.
13.What is menopause?
Menopause is when the female no longer has any eggs and estrogen levels
drop. Menopause also causes the menstrual cycle to stop.
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, 14.Are there any similar structures between the male and female reproductive
systems?
There are a few similar structures between the male and female
reproductive systems. The testis and ovaries are similar. The vas deferens
and the fallopian tubes are similar and serve a similar function. Both
contain a urethra.
Unit 1—Module 2: Diseases
1. Your neighbor has influenza.
a. Can you catch it from her?
It can be spread through physical contact or inhalation of infected
droplets.
b. Is influenza communicable or non-communicable?
Influenza is communicable because it can be transmitted through
contact, ingestion, or vector (bites from insect).
2. Your cousin has asthma.
a. Can you catch it from her?
You can not catch asthma.
b. Is asthma communicable or non-communicable?
Asthma is a non-communicable.
Unit 1—Module 3: Fitness
1. What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular
endurance?
Muscular strength is the ability the muscles have to do something once
and muscular endurance is the ability of the muscles to do something
repeatedly without getting tired.
2. What is the difference between cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility?
Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to work
together, and flexibility is the ability for the body to bend.
3. Using the FITT principles, discuss the recommended fitness guidelines
for:
a. Children
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|Health and Wellness
Unit 1: Physical Health
Unit 1—Module 1: Body Systems
1. What parts of the skeletal system are used when we kick a ball?
The parts of the skeletal system that are used when kicking a ball are the
foot and leg bones and the joints in the knee and ankle.
2. There are different types of muscle throughout our body.
a. Which muscles are responsible for running?
Striated muscles are responsible for running.
b. Which muscles aid in moving food through the intestines?
Smooth muscles aid in moving food through the intestines.
c. What muscles help the heart pump blood throughout our body?
Cardiac muscles help the heart pump blood throughout our body.
3. What is the difference between the central and peripheral nervous
systems?
The difference in the central and peripheral nervous system are that the
central nervous system is in the brain and spinal cord and the peripheral
nervous system is all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
4. What would you consider to be the most important organ associated with
the respiratory system and why?
I would consider the lungs to be the most important organ associated with
the respiratory system because the lungs are the center point of the
respiratory system. The lungs oxygenate the blood at the blood passes
through the capillaries in the lungs.
5. Where does the upper respiratory tract end and the lower begin?
The upper respiratory tract ends at the larynx. It includes the nasal cavity,
pharynx, and larynx. The lower respiratory tract begins with the trachea
and consists of the trachea, primary bronchi, and lungs.
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,6. How do the heart and blood vessels work together as the cardiovascular
system? The heart and blood vessels work together as the cardiovascular
system by the heart being the pump that pushes the blood through the
vessels the push oxygen throughout the body to oxygenate cells.
7. How do the accessory digestive structures differ from the digestive tract?
Accessory organs secrete the substances needed for digestion, but food
does not actually pass through those organs. The digestive tract is the path
food follows to enter and eventually exit the body.
8. Urine is made in the kidneys. How does it get from the kidneys to the
outside of the body?
The kidneys are attached to ureters that go to the bladder. From there the
urine flows through the urethra to exit the body.
9. Discuss the role of the immune system and its major organs and structures.
The role of the immune system is to prevent the body from getting sick. The
major organs in the immune system are as follows: lymph nodes, tonsils,
adenoids, spleen, thymus, skin.
10.Explain the four functions of the skin.
The four functions of the skin are protection, enclosure, lubrications and
body temperature.
11.What is the overall goal of the endocrine system?
The overall goal of the endocrine system is the keep the body in balance.
a.How do glands enable the endocrine system?
The glands enable the endocrine system by secrete the hormones
needed by the endocrine system to keep the body in balance.
12.What needs to happen for fertilization to occur?
For fertilization to occur, the sperm must penetrate the egg, or ovum.
13.What is menopause?
Menopause is when the female no longer has any eggs and estrogen levels
drop. Menopause also causes the menstrual cycle to stop.
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, 14.Are there any similar structures between the male and female reproductive
systems?
There are a few similar structures between the male and female
reproductive systems. The testis and ovaries are similar. The vas deferens
and the fallopian tubes are similar and serve a similar function. Both
contain a urethra.
Unit 1—Module 2: Diseases
1. Your neighbor has influenza.
a. Can you catch it from her?
It can be spread through physical contact or inhalation of infected
droplets.
b. Is influenza communicable or non-communicable?
Influenza is communicable because it can be transmitted through
contact, ingestion, or vector (bites from insect).
2. Your cousin has asthma.
a. Can you catch it from her?
You can not catch asthma.
b. Is asthma communicable or non-communicable?
Asthma is a non-communicable.
Unit 1—Module 3: Fitness
1. What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular
endurance?
Muscular strength is the ability the muscles have to do something once
and muscular endurance is the ability of the muscles to do something
repeatedly without getting tired.
2. What is the difference between cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility?
Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to work
together, and flexibility is the ability for the body to bend.
3. Using the FITT principles, discuss the recommended fitness guidelines
for:
a. Children
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