SEMPER FIT BASIC FITNESS COURSE -MARINENET
EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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
EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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
