Advanced Semper Fit Course (with Error-free Answers)
The thymus gland is in the ___ system correct answers lymphatic
Hormones are correct answers biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone correct answers Targets specific organs or
tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling is
correct answers Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? correct answers Develops
strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of growth hormone
concentrations. correct answers Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake correct answers
amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is correct answers
insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol correct answers adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the body is the
______ ratio correct answers testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US correct answers death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries is a
correct answers heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their walls is known
as correct answers atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has contracted is known
as ____ pressure correct answers systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of correct answers Stage I
hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called correct answers juvenile-onset diabetes
, What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells? correct
answers Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer correct answers Unusual bleeding or
discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams correct answers 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 correct answers 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease correct answers
body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy output
correct answers inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased correct answers HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is correct answers bulimia
The stage of the general adaptation syndrome in which the body is trying to adapt to the new
stress is called the _____ stage correct answers resistance
Stress occurs when correct answers contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation, visualization,
and ____ techniques correct answers relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process correct
answers uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression correct answers feelings of
worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to correct answers
avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period correct answers Mid-
40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises correct answers
bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle correct answers Epimysium
The thymus gland is in the ___ system correct answers lymphatic
Hormones are correct answers biologically active chemicals
Which of the following is characteristic of a hormone correct answers Targets specific organs or
tissues
The following primary anabolic hormone involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling is
correct answers Insulin-like growth factors
Which of the following is a physiological function of testosterone? correct answers Develops
strength and muscle size
The following type of resistance training program elicits the greatest increase of growth hormone
concentrations. correct answers Moderate in intensity
Among the main physiological functions of IGF is increased _____ uptake correct answers
amino acid
The hormone released by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels is correct answers
insulin
The _________ is the origin of cortisol correct answers adrenal cortex
The hormonal ratio used to monitor overall anabolic and catabolic status of the body is the
______ ratio correct answers testosterone-to-cortisol
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of _____ in the US correct answers death
Heart tissue damaged due to partial or complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries is a
correct answers heart attack
The hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipids, and calcium deposits on their walls is known
as correct answers atherosclerosis
The force exerted against the arterial walls immediately after the heart has contracted is known
as ____ pressure correct answers systolic
Repeated blood pressure reading of 140-145/95-99 is a sign of correct answers Stage I
hypertension
Type I diabetes is often called correct answers juvenile-onset diabetes
, What disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells? correct
answers Cancer
Which of the following is a warning sign for cancer correct answers Unusual bleeding or
discharge
How often should females perform breast self-exams correct answers 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 correct answers 15
Obesity is defined as an excess level of ___ that increases the risk of disease correct answers
body fat
To increase or decrease your weight, the energy intake will be ______ to the energy output
correct answers inversely proportional
One of the benefits of regular exercise is increased correct answers HDL levels
One of the two types of eating disorders is correct answers bulimia
The stage of the general adaptation syndrome in which the body is trying to adapt to the new
stress is called the _____ stage correct answers resistance
Stress occurs when correct answers contrary demands are placed on you
Good coping mechanisms for dealing with stress include exercising, meditation, visualization,
and ____ techniques correct answers relaxation
Importance and ______ are two situational factors that influence the stress process correct
answers uncertainty
Hopelessness and _____ are characteristic of what we call depression correct answers feelings of
worthlessness
Characteristics of anxiety include recurring intrusive thoughts and a desire to correct answers
avoid certain situations
Muscular strength begins to decline dramatically during what age period correct answers Mid-
40s
After the first trimester, pregnant women should avoid ______ exercises correct answers
bouncing or jerking
What type of connective tissue surrounds the entire muscle correct answers Epimysium
