Question 1

The relative risk ratio (i.e. ,chance)of developing coronary heart disease due to physical inactivity is about _________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.0 
B) 1.9 
C) 2.9 
D) 5.0 
A) 1.0 
B) 1.9 
C) 2.9 
D) 5.0 B

Question 2

Atherosclerosis is the leading contributor to heart attack and stroke deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The number one cause of all deaths is cigarette smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Epidemiologists are scientists who play a major role in exploring the distribution of diseases in the population and the factors that have an impact on those diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Atherosclerosis results in the deposition of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.The first steps that "trigger" the initial formation of atherosclerotic plaque include______________.

Accepted Answer

A) the formation of foam cells following by a fatty streak 
B) the formation of connective tissue followed by a fibrous cap over the fatty core of the plaque 
C) inflammation within the artery following by production of adhesion molecules and the attraction of monocytes 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) the formation of foam cells following by a fatty streak 
B) the formation of connective tissue followed by a fibrous cap over the fatty core of the plaque 
C) inflammation within the artery following by production of adhesion molecules and the attraction of monocytes 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 6

In response to an increase in inflammatory factors,the liver releases _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) IL-6 
B) adiponectin 
C) C-reactive protein 
D) Both A and B are correct answers 
A) IL-6 
B) adiponectin 
C) C-reactive protein 
D) Both A and B are correct answers

Question 7

The metabolic syndrome describes connections between

Accepted Answer

A) oxidative stress,hypotension,and obesity. 
B) obesity,oxidative stress,and hyperglycemia 
C) obesity,insulin resistance,hypertension,and dyslipidemia 
D) None of the above questions are correct 
A) oxidative stress,hypotension,and obesity. 
B) obesity,oxidative stress,and hyperglycemia 
C) obesity,insulin resistance,hypertension,and dyslipidemia 
D) None of the above questions are correct

Question 8

Which of the following are classified as an inflammatory cytokine and or a biomarker of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) TNF-α 
B) adiponectin 
C) C-reactive protein 
D) Both A and C are correct answers 
A) TNF-α 
B) adiponectin 
C) C-reactive protein 
D) Both A and C are correct answers

Question 9

Oxidative stress occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) free radicals accumulate and react with cellular components. 
B) oxygen reacts with hemoglobin. 
C) oxyhemoglobin saturation reaches 80%. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) free radicals accumulate and react with cellular components. 
B) oxygen reacts with hemoglobin. 
C) oxyhemoglobin saturation reaches 80%. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 10

Physical inactivity is considered to be a(n)_____________ risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) interdependent 
B) co-dependent 
C) independent 
D) none of the above answers are correct 
A) interdependent 
B) co-dependent 
C) independent 
D) none of the above answers are correct

Question 11

It is established that low-grade inflammation is linked to a wide variety of chronic diseases.Which of the following diseases is NOT directly or indirectly linked to chronic inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) heart disease 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) hypertension 
B) heart disease 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 12

Which of the following health issues is NOT directly associated with the Metabolic Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal obesity 
B) high blood pressure 
C) skin cancer 
D) high fasting blood glucose 
A) abdominal obesity 
B) high blood pressure 
C) skin cancer 
D) high fasting blood glucose

Question 13

The major causes of death in the United States are infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many heart attacks and strokes occur because of

Accepted Answer

A) a gradual occlusion of an artery 
B) a collection of red blood cells that block blood flow 
C) a sudden rupture of plaque that triggers a blood clot 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) a gradual occlusion of an artery 
B) a collection of red blood cells that block blood flow 
C) a sudden rupture of plaque that triggers a blood clot 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an environmental risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) socioeconomic factors 
C) poor nutrition 
D) inactivity 
A) age 
B) socioeconomic factors 
C) poor nutrition 
D) inactivity

Question 16

Several origins of the metabolic syndrome have been proposed.Which of the following causes is NOT considered a major cause of the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) free radicals and oxidative stress 
C) inflammation 
D) Both A and B are correct answers 
A) hypertension 
B) free radicals and oxidative stress 
C) inflammation 
D) Both A and B are correct answers

Question 17

Which of the following statements are true regarding the impact of regular physical activity on health?

Accepted Answer

A) physically active people have lower rates of all-cause mortality 
B) a lower risk of breast cancer 
C) reduced falls in older adults 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) physically active people have lower rates of all-cause mortality 
B) a lower risk of breast cancer 
C) reduced falls in older adults 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Question 18

Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease CAN be changed?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) family history 
C) hypertension 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) age 
B) family history 
C) hypertension 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Exam 15: Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

The relative risk ratio (i.e. ,chance)of developing coronary heart disease due to physical inactivity is about _________.

Atherosclerosis is the leading contributor to heart attack and stroke deaths.

The number one cause of all deaths is cigarette smoking.

Epidemiologists are scientists who play a major role in exploring the distribution of diseases in the population and the factors that have an impact on those diseases.

Atherosclerosis results in the deposition of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.The first steps that "trigger" the initial formation of atherosclerotic plaque include______________.

In response to an increase in inflammatory factors,the liver releases _______________.

The metabolic syndrome describes connections between

Which of the following are classified as an inflammatory cytokine and or a biomarker of inflammation?

Oxidative stress occurs when

Physical inactivity is considered to be a(n)_____________ risk factor for coronary heart disease.

It is established that low-grade inflammation is linked to a wide variety of chronic diseases.Which of the following diseases is NOT directly or indirectly linked to chronic inflammation?

Which of the following health issues is NOT directly associated with the Metabolic Syndrome?

The major causes of death in the United States are infectious diseases.

Many heart attacks and strokes occur because of

Which of the following is an example of an environmental risk factor?

Several origins of the metabolic syndrome have been proposed.Which of the following causes is NOT considered a major cause of the metabolic syndrome?

Which of the following statements are true regarding the impact of regular physical activity on health?

Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease CAN be changed?

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

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