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5 Phases of OPT Model Correct Answer--Stabilization Endurance -Strength Endurance - Muscular Development -Maximal Strength -Power Homeostasis Correct Answer-Human body ability to respond to stress and make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. Acute Disease Correct Answer-medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated an healed in a short period of time e.g. bronchitis. Left untreated bronchitis could become a chronic illness. Chronic Disease Correct Answer-a medical condition that persists long term e.g. emphysema. Ischemic Heart Disease Correct Answer-Narrowing of coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Atherosclerosis Correct Answer-Plaque is formed in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart or brain. Hypertension Correct Answer-Blood pressure greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) Correct Answer-Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. Top number recorded. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) Correct Answer-pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between boots. Th bottom number recorded.Elevated Systolic between 120-129/80 Stage 1 Hypertension 130-139/80-89 Stage 2 Hypertension - 140+/90 Hypertension Crisis - Great than 180/120 Correct AnswerCholesterol (Dyslipidemia) Correct Answer-Waxy substance found in blood made up of protein and fatty acids known as lipoprotein. 2 types of Cholesterol Correct Answer-Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - bad cholesterol-plaque clogs arteries High density lipoprotein (HDL) - good cholesterol-doesn't clog arteries Diabetes Correct Answer-Disease that impacts the body's ability to properly metabolize carbohydrates, specifically glucose. Two types of Diabetes Correct Answer-Type 1 - genetic can't be prevented. Exercise helps. Type 2-body produces insulin, but not used properly by the cells. Insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) Correct Answer-The inability of the cells to respond to insulin. Cancer Correct Answer-Abnormal cell growth in the body. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Correct Answer-Respiratory dysfunctions that include breathlessness, airflow limitation, and decline of lung function. Patellar tendonitis Correct Answer-Inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone). Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear Correct Answer-Stretch, partial or complete tear of the ligament of the knee.