WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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