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The thymus gland is in the ___ system - ANSWER✅✅ lymphatic
Hormones are - ANSWER✅✅ biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - ANSWER✅✅ Targets specific
organs or tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and
remodeling is - ANSWER✅✅ Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - ANSWER✅✅
Develops strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of
growth hormone concentrations. - ANSWER✅✅ Moderate in intensity
,Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake -
ANSWER✅✅ amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is -
ANSWER✅✅ insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol - ANSWER✅✅ adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the
body is the ______ ratio - ANSWER✅✅ testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - ANSWER✅✅ death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary
arteries is a - ANSWER✅✅ heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their
walls is known as - ANSWER✅✅ atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has
contracted is known as ____ pressure - ANSWER✅✅ systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - ANSWER✅✅ Stage
I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - ANSWER✅✅ juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells?
- ANSWER✅✅ Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - ANSWER✅✅ Unusual bleeding
or discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams - 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 - ANSWER✅✅ 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease -
ANSWER✅✅ body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy
output - ANSWER✅✅ inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - ANSWER✅✅ HDL levels
, One of the two types of eating disorders is - 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 - ANSWER✅✅ resistance
Stress occurs when - ANSWER✅✅ contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation,
visualization, and ____ techniques - ANSWER✅✅ relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process
- ANSWER✅✅ uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression -
ANSWER✅✅ feelings of worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to -
ANSWER✅✅ avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period -
ANSWER✅✅ Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises -
ANSWER✅✅ bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - 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 -
ANSWER✅✅ force-velocity
A muscle slowly lowering a resistance (lengthening phase) as it returns to rest from
its shortened phase is a ______ contraction - 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 -
ANSWER✅✅ isometric
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 -
ANSWER✅✅ force-velocity
The two primary types of sensory neurons in muscle are - ANSWER✅✅ muscle
spindles; Golgi tendon organs
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The thymus gland is in the ___ system - ANSWER✅✅ lymphatic
Hormones are - ANSWER✅✅ biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone - ANSWER✅✅ Targets specific
organs or tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and
remodeling is - ANSWER✅✅ Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? - ANSWER✅✅
Develops strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of
growth hormone concentrations. - ANSWER✅✅ Moderate in intensity
,Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake -
ANSWER✅✅ amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is -
ANSWER✅✅ insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol - ANSWER✅✅ adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the
body is the ______ ratio - ANSWER✅✅ testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US - ANSWER✅✅ death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary
arteries is a - ANSWER✅✅ heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their
walls is known as - ANSWER✅✅ atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has
contracted is known as ____ pressure - ANSWER✅✅ systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of - ANSWER✅✅ Stage
I hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called - ANSWER✅✅ juvenile-onset diabetes
What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells?
- ANSWER✅✅ Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer - ANSWER✅✅ Unusual bleeding
or discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams - 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 - ANSWER✅✅ 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease -
ANSWER✅✅ body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy
output - ANSWER✅✅ inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased - ANSWER✅✅ HDL levels
, One of the two types of eating disorders is - 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 - ANSWER✅✅ resistance
Stress occurs when - ANSWER✅✅ contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation,
visualization, and ____ techniques - ANSWER✅✅ relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process
- ANSWER✅✅ uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression -
ANSWER✅✅ feelings of worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to -
ANSWER✅✅ avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period -
ANSWER✅✅ Mid-40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises -
ANSWER✅✅ bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle - 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 -
ANSWER✅✅ force-velocity
A muscle slowly lowering a resistance (lengthening phase) as it returns to rest from
its shortened phase is a ______ contraction - 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 -
ANSWER✅✅ isometric
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 -
ANSWER✅✅ force-velocity
The two primary types of sensory neurons in muscle are - ANSWER✅✅ muscle
spindles; Golgi tendon organs
