ADVANCED SEMPER FIT COURSE EXAM | OVER 100 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
The thymus gland is in the ___ system - CORRECT ANSWER - lymphatic
Hormones are - CORRECT ANSWER - biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - CORRECT ANSWER -
Targets specific organs or tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and
remodeling is - CORRECT ANSWER - Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Develops strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of
growth hormone concentrations. - CORRECT ANSWER - Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake -
CORRECT ANSWER - amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is -
CORRECT ANSWER - insulin
,The _________ is the origin of cortisol - CORRECT ANSWER - adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the
body is the ______ ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - CORRECT
ANSWER - death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary
arteries is a - CORRECT ANSWER - heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their
walls is known as - CORRECT ANSWER - atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has
contracted is known as ____ pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stage I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - CORRECT ANSWER - juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal
cells? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unusual bleeding or discharge
,How often should females perform breast self-exams - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease -
CORRECT ANSWER - body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the
energy output - CORRECT ANSWER - inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - CORRECT ANSWER -
HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - resistance
Stress occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER - contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation,
visualization, and ____ techniques - CORRECT ANSWER - relaxation
, Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process
- CORRECT ANSWER - uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression -
CORRECT ANSWER - feelings of worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to -
CORRECT ANSWER - avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises -
CORRECT ANSWER - bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - CORRECT
ANSWER - Epimysium
The inverse relationship between the amount of force a muscle can generate and
the speed at which a muscle can contract is called the _____ relationship -
CORRECT ANSWER - force-velocity
A muscle slowly lowering a resistance (lengthening phase) as it returns to rest from
its shortened phase is a ______ contraction - CORRECT ANSWER - eccentric
A static or held muscle position, in which tension is developed in the muscle but
the muscle length and joint angle do not change, is called a _______ contraction -
CORRECT ANSWER - isometric
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
The thymus gland is in the ___ system - CORRECT ANSWER - lymphatic
Hormones are - CORRECT ANSWER - biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - CORRECT ANSWER -
Targets specific organs or tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and
remodeling is - CORRECT ANSWER - Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Develops strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of
growth hormone concentrations. - CORRECT ANSWER - Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake -
CORRECT ANSWER - amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is -
CORRECT ANSWER - insulin
,The _________ is the origin of cortisol - CORRECT ANSWER - adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the
body is the ______ ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - CORRECT
ANSWER - death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary
arteries is a - CORRECT ANSWER - heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their
walls is known as - CORRECT ANSWER - atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has
contracted is known as ____ pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stage I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - CORRECT ANSWER - juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal
cells? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unusual bleeding or discharge
,How often should females perform breast self-exams - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease -
CORRECT ANSWER - body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the
energy output - CORRECT ANSWER - inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - CORRECT ANSWER -
HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - resistance
Stress occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER - contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation,
visualization, and ____ techniques - CORRECT ANSWER - relaxation
, Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process
- CORRECT ANSWER - uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression -
CORRECT ANSWER - feelings of worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to -
CORRECT ANSWER - avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises -
CORRECT ANSWER - bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - CORRECT
ANSWER - Epimysium
The inverse relationship between the amount of force a muscle can generate and
the speed at which a muscle can contract is called the _____ relationship -
CORRECT ANSWER - force-velocity
A muscle slowly lowering a resistance (lengthening phase) as it returns to rest from
its shortened phase is a ______ contraction - CORRECT ANSWER - eccentric
A static or held muscle position, in which tension is developed in the muscle but
the muscle length and joint angle do not change, is called a _______ contraction -
CORRECT ANSWER - isometric
