Advanced Semper Fit Course

Advanced Semper Fit Course The thymus gland is in the ___ system - lymphatic Hormones are - biologically active chemicals Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - Targets specific organs or tissues The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling is - Insulin-like growth factors Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - Develops strength and muscle size The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of growth hormone concentrations. - Moderate in intensity Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake - amino acid The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is - insulin The _________ is the origin of cortisol - adrenal cortex The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the body is the ______ ratio - testosterone-to-cortisol Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - death Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries is a - heart attack The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their walls is known as - atherosclerosis The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has contracted is known as ____ pressure - systolic Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - Stage I hypertension Type I diabetes is often called - juvenile-onset diabetes What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells? - Cancer Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - Unusual bleeding or discharge How often should females perform breast self-exams - 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 - 15 Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease - body fat To increase or decrease your weight, the