Deck 5: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Question 1

What is the name of the substance that forms a blood clot when combined with blood cells?

A)lipids
B)fibrin
C)lipoprotein
D)hemoglobin

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Physical activity is thought to reduce the risk of colon cancer by

A)lowering hormone levels.
B)speeding movement of food through the digestive system.
C)lowering body fat levels.
D)lowering blood pressure.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which list includes only primary risk factors for heart disease?

A)obesity,smoking,and c-reactive protein (CRP)
B)high blood pressure,high cholesterol,and stress
C)physical inactivity,stress,and high cholesterol
D)physical inactivity,high blood pressure,and smoking

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding physical activity and cancer?

A)Physical activity has not been shown to impact cancer.
B)Physical activity is known to create toxins that kill cancer cells.
C)Physical activity has been shown to reduce risks of some cancers.
D)Physical activity alters symptoms of cancer but not the disease itself.

Question 5

______________ is a term used for all fats and fatty substances in the blood.

A)Fibrin
B)Leukocytes
C)Lipids
D)Leptin

Question 6

The _______ system is a branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows the heart rate.

A)auxiliary nervous
B)collateral nervous
C)parasympathetic nervous
D)sympathetic nervous

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Coronary heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease.
B)A person can have heart disease but not cardiovascular disease.
C)Heart disease is a precursor of cardiovascular disease.
D)Heart disease and cardiovascular disease are independent of each other.

Question 8

After participating in an exercise program,individuals should expect their resting heart rate to _______________,reflecting a positive training adaptation.

A)increase
B)decrease
C)stay the same
D)vary each time taken

Question 9

Beneficial proteins in the bloodstream that pick up cholesterol for removal by the liver are called

A)lipids.
B)triglycerides.
C)high-density lipoproteins.
D)low-density lipoproteins.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about physical activity and aging?

A)Activity reduces risk for dementia in elderly.
B)Activity prevent declines in cognitive function.
C)Activity may contribute to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
D)All of the above are true.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of hypertension?

A)A systolic blood pressure of 120 is considered high risk.
B)People with high blood pressure have a reduced risk of strokes.
C)Women are more likely to be hypertensive than men.
D)Regular exercise helps reduce blood pressure for those with hypertension.

Question 12

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for activity by speeding up the heart rate is called the _______ system.

A)hypertension
B)parasympathetic nervous
C)preparatory nervous
D)sympathetic nervous

Question 13

Laura has a total cholesterol value of 242 mg/dl.This value would place her in which category?

A)optimal
B)desirable
C)borderline
D)high risk

Question 14

Which is NOT a primary risk factor for heart disease?

A)smoking
B)stress
C)hypertension
D)physical inactivity

Question 15

Hypokinetic diseases refer to those that are caused by

A)inactivity.
B)infections.
C)high blood pressure.
D)high cholesterol.

Question 16

Which of the following is defined as the inability of the heart muscle to pump blood at a life-sustaining rate?

A)coronary occlusion
B)coronary thrombosis
C)congestive heart failure
D)infarction

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding activity and osteoporosis?

A)Peak bone mass is achieved late in adulthood.
B)Activity reduces an individual's peak bone mass.
C)Activity helps in maintaining bone density and decreasing risk for osteoporosis.
D)Weight training is not effective for improving bone health.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding physical activity and diabetes?

A)Physical activity is not recommended for Type I diabetics.
B)Physical activity reduces diabetes risk by improving sensitivity to insulin.
C)Type II diabetes cannot be influenced by physical activity.
D)Diabetes is a genetic condition not influenced by lifestyle.

Question 19

Which of the following would represent an optimal or desirable blood lipid profile?

A)LDL > 200 and HDL > 60
B)total cholesterol < 240
C)LDL < 100,HDL > 60
D)LDL < 100,total cholesterol < 300

Question 20

Auxiliary blood vessels that take over normal coronary blood circulation when blood flow is diminished are called

A)collateral circulation.
B)corollary circulation.
C)athero circulation.
D)coronary thrombosis.

Question 21

Which of the following best explains how exercise reduces risk of a fatal heart attack?

A)reduced elasticity of arteries
B)increased atherosclerosis
C)more fibrin
D)increased collateral circulation

Question 22

Which compounds have been shown to be associated with inflammation of the arteries?

A)CRP and homocysteine
B)elastin and fibrin
C)hemoglobin and fibrin
D)estrogen and progestin

Question 23

Systolic blood pressure refers to which of the following?

A)the top number of a blood pressure reading
B)arterial pressure being exerted from a heart contraction
C)venous blood pressure
D)both A and B

Question 24

The term "hypokinetic" literally refers to

A)low blood sugar.
B)low sugar.
C)low body temperature.
D)lack of movement.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT true about physical activity?

A)It increases risk for diabetes.
B)It is prescribed as a treatment for depression.
C)It has been shown to prevent cognitive decline during aging.
D)It boosts the effectiveness of the immune system.

Question 26

Which of the following is true of asthma and arthritis?

A)Both conditions are considered to be hyperkinetic in origin.
B)Both conditions are determined primarily by hereditary.
C)Physical activity is not possible for people with asthma and people with arthritis.
D)Both conditions necessitate unique considerations regarding exercise.

Question 27

Which of the following is true about activity and atherosclerosis?

A)Regular activity can help to reduce blood lipid levels.
B)Regular activity reduces levels of HDL cholesterol.
C)Regular activity increases fibrin levels in the blood.
D)all of the above

Question 28

Which of the following is considered a hypokinetic disease?

A)HIV
B)heart disease
C)herpes
D)hantavirus

Question 29

Which of the following are considered forms of cardiovascular heart disease?

A)stroke
B)hypertension
C)peripheral vascular disease
D)all of the above

Question 30

Chest pain is also known as

A)pectoralis major.
B)coronary bypass.
C)atherosclerosis.
D)angina pectoris.

Question 31

Metabolic Syndrome is most strongly associated with which condition?

A)osteoporosis
B)carcinoma
C)hypoglycemia
D)diabetes

Question 32

How is Metabolic Syndrome typically diagnosed?

A)increased fatigue
B)presence of three or more clustered risk factors
C)simple blood test
D)persistent joint pain

Question 33

Atherosclerosis contributes to which of the following diseases?

A)diabetes
B)cancer
C)stroke
D)all of the above

Question 34

What is meant by "compression of morbidity?"

A)reducing the amount of exercise needed to reduce risk of CVD
B)reducing the amount of time it takes to achieve benefits from activity
C)shortening the total number of years that illnesses or disabilities occur
D)shortening the total number of years of life

Question 35

What is a potential drawback of using estrogen/hormone replacement therapy (HRT)to reduce risk of osteoporosis in women?

A)HRT is costly and requires frequent doctor's visits.
B)HRT doesn't improve bone health in women.
C)HRT may increase risk of cancer.
D)HRT increases blood pressure and heart disease.