Question 1

In future fitness trackers, hydration of the body could be measured by

Accepted Answer

A)  logging the amount of water consumed. 
B)  recording the amount of urine output of the body. 
C)  tracking the moisture coming from the skin. 
D)  using a Bluetooth tracking bottle.

Question 2

In males, which of the following would be produced by the testis in the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  testosterone and estrogen

Question 3

There are two different paths for blood to travel throughout the body. The ______ circuit carries blood to and away from organ systems, and the ______ circuit carries blood to and from the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic; pulmonary 
B)  pulmonary; systemic

Question 4

What is the function of epithelial tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binds, attaches, and supports the parts of the body 
B)  Lines and covers the internal and external cavities of the body and forms glands 
C)  Allows for the movement of body parts 
D)  Receives and sends signals throughout the body

Question 5

Water is an important component of _______, which is the sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water is an important component of _______,...

Question 6

The information obtained from a fitness tracker relates to a person's health. Which of the following influences all other measurements obtained by the tracker?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  water intake 
C)  calories burned 
D)  sleep pattern

Question 7

When compared to prokaryotic cells, ______ cells are more complex and contain a nucleus and organelles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When compared to prokaryotic cells, ______ cells...

Question 8

As a person exercises in a fat-burning routine, energy from glycogen and triglycerides ______, and energy from blood glucose and fatty acids ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases; increases 
B)  increases; decreases 
C)  stays constant; increases 
D)  decreases; stays constant

Question 9

The accelerometer sensor determines three points of movement. Which point would detect steps climbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  forward 
B)  lateral 
C)  vertical

Question 10

Exercise is important for strengthening the skeletal system. This aids in the homeostasis of ______(hint: a specific element).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exercise is important for strengthening the skeletal...

Question 11

Who was the first person to introduce a type of fitness tracker in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas Jefferson 
B)  George Washington 
C)  Benjamin Franklin 
D)  Nikola Tesla

Question 12

Which of the following describes how advances in fitness tracker technology can assist in personal medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  People will be able to self-diagnose heart disease. 
B)  People will be able to treat themselves for diabetes. 
C)  People will be able to share their information with their physician. 
D)  All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 13

The trachea is a major structure in the respiratory system. What is it's function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filters and moistens air entering the body 
B)  Connects the larynx to the bronchi as a flow system of incoming air 
C)  Small sacs that promote gas exchange with the blood in the pulmonary capillaries 
D)  Connects the nasal cavities to the larynx

Question 14

There are three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. What is the function of the arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular vessels that carry the blood under pressure to body tissues 
B)  Narrow, thin-walled vessels involved in gas, nutrients, and waste exchange 
C)  Vessels that return blood to the heart

Question 15

There are three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. What is the function of the veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular vessels that carry the blood under pressure to body tissues 
B)  Narrow, thin-walled vessels involved in gas, nutrients, and waste exchange 
C)  Vessels that return blood to the heart

Question 16

What is the function of nervous tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binds, attaches, and supports the parts of the body 
B)  Lines and covers the internal and external cavities of the body and forms glands 
C)  Allows for the movement of body parts 
D)  Receives and sends signals throughout the body

Question 17

In what organ system would you find the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary 
B)  Digestive 
C)  Immune 
D)  Endocrine

Question 18

The number of steps recommended as a default in a Fitbit smartwatch is ______ steps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of steps recommended as a...

Question 19

In ______ sleep, the body resets it metabolism, and in ______ sleep, the body undergoes maintenance of body structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  deep; light 
B)  light, deep

Question 20

This book mentions three ways that exercise affects the physiology of the heart. Provide two ways in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This book mentions three ways that exercise...

Exam 5: The Function and Importance of Fitness Trackers