Health 104 - Health Education » Winter 2021 » Exam 2

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Question #1
The physiological impulse to seek food, prompted by the lack or shortage of basic foods needed to provide the energy and nutrients that support health is known as which of the following:
A.   hunger
B.   nutrition
C.   appetite
D.   calorie
Question #2
A weight disorder generally defined as an accumulation of fat beyond that considered normal for a person based on age, sex, and body type is known as which of the following:
A.   hypertrophy
B.   body mass index
C.   obesity
D.   overweight
Question #3
The planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness is known as which of the following:
A.   aerobic capacity
B.   exercise
C.   osteoporosis
D.   muscular strength
Question #4
A unit of measure that indicates the amount of energy obtained from a particular food is known as which of the following
A.   calorie
B.   protein
C.   amino acid
D.   nutrition
Question #5
The increased size of a muscle is known as which of the following:
A.   basal metabolic rate
B.   calorie
C.   ketosis
D.   hypertrophy
Question #6
The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting for one repetition is known as which of the following:
A.   target heart rate
B.   hypertrophy
C.   muscular endurance
D.   muscular strength
Question #7
The desire to eat, normally accompanies hunger but is more psychological than physiological is known as which of the
A.   digestive process
B.   hunger
C.   appetite
D.   nutrition
Question #8
A major type of carbohydrate which provides short-term energy is known as which of the following:
A.   fiberin
B.   trace minerals
C.   complex carbohydrates
D.   simple sugars
Question #9
The energy expenditure of the body under resting conditions at normal room temperature is known as which of the following:
A.   body mass index
B.   basal metabolic rate
C.   calorie
D.   hypertrophy
Question #10
Any type of exercise that increases heart rate is known as which of the following:
A.   target heart rate
B.   aerobic exercise
C.   flexibility
D.   muscular strength
Question #11
The essential constituents of nearly all body cells and is necessary for the development and repair of bone, muscle, skin, blood, and is the key element of antibodies and hormones is known as which of the following:
A.   fats
B.   protein
C.   carbohydrates
D.   fiber
Question #12
An eating disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with food, self-starvation, and extreme exercise to achieve weight loss is known as which of the following:
A.   anorexia nervosa
B.   binge eating disorder
C.   ketosis
D.   bulimia nervosa
Question #13
A muscle's ability to exert force repeatedly without fatiguing is known as which of the following
A.   flexibility
B.   cardiorespiratory fitness
C.   muscular endurance
D.   isometric muscle action
Question #14
A major type of carbohydrate which provides sustained energy is known as which of the following:
A.   complex carbohydrates
B.   cellulose
C.   cholesterol
D.   simple sugars
Question #15
The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity is known as which of the following
A.   anaerobic exercise
B.   physical fitness
C.   cardiorespiratory fitness
D.   physical activity
Question #16
The abnormal depletion of body fluids, usually a result of a lack of water is known as which of the following
A.   digestive process
B.   dehydration
C.   anemia
D.   plaque
Question #17
A condition in which the body adapts to prolonged fasting or carbohydrate deprivation by converting body fat into fuel is known as which of the following:
A.   exercise metabolic rate
B.   calorie
C.   ketosis
D.   hyperplasia
Question #18
The leading causes of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24 are which of the following;
A.   homicide
B.   cerebrovascular diseases
C.   accidents
D.   suicide
Question #19
The most common form of fat in the body is known as which of the following:
A.   simple sugars
B.   plaque
C.   triglycerides
D.   cholesterol
Question #20
The indigestible portion of plant foods that help move foods through the digestive system and softens stools by absorbing water are known as which of the following:
A.   fiber
B.   carbohydrates
C.   fats
D.   cellulose
Question #21
Basic nutrients that supply the body with glucose, the energy form most commonly used to sustain normal activity is known as which of the following:
A.   carbohydrates
B.   cellulose
C.   monosaccharide's
D.   protein
Question #22
The measure of the range of motion or amount of movement possible at a particular joint is known as which of the following
A.   flexibility
B.   dynamic stretching
C.   concentric muscle action
D.   muscular strength
Question #23
There are how many essential amino acids:
A.   3
B.   9
C.   0
D.   18
Question #24
The term "aerobic" means which of the following:
A.   exercise
B.   oxygen
C.   sweat
D.   water
Question #25
Essential organic compounds that promote growth and reproduction and help maintain life and health are known as which of
A.   minerals
B.   trans fatty acids
C.   saturated fats
D.   vitamins
Question #26
To calculate your target heart rate, you must subtract your age from which of the following numbers:
A.   200
B.   120
C.   100
D.   220
Question #27
Fats that are unable to hold any more hydrogen in their chemical structure and are derived mostly from animal sources and are solid at room temperature are known as which of the following:
A.   saturated fats
B.   unsaturated fats
C.   cholesterol
D.   ketosis
Question #28
The belief in your ability to perform a task successfully is known as which of the following:
A.   self-efficacy
B.   modeling
C.   locus of control
D.   positive reinforcement
Question #29
Moving parts of your body in a gradual and controlled manner and taking you to the limits of your range of motion is known as which of the following
A.   static stretching
B.   resistance exercise program
C.   flexibility
D.   dynamic stretching
Question #30
Proteins that are lacking in one or more of the esstential amino acids are known as which of the following:
A.   complex carbohydrates
B.   complete proteins
C.   incomplete proteins
D.   carbohydrates
Question #31
Cluster of electric generating cells that serves as a form of natural pacemaker for the heart is known as which of
A.   atria
B.   myocardial infarction
C.   fibrillation
D.   sinoatrial node
Question #32
A general term for the thickening and hardening of the arteries is which of the following:
A.   angina pectoris
B.   plaque
C.   arteriosclerosis
D.   myocardial infarction
Question #33
Also called adrenaline, a hormone that stimulates the bodies systems in response to stress is known as which of the following:
A.   cerebral cortex
B.   hypothalamus
C.   acute stress
D.   epinephrine
Question #34
The build-up of deposits in the arteries is known as which of the following:
A.   heart attack
B.   arteriosclerosis
C.   thrombus
D.   plaque
Question #35
A condition occurring when the brain is damaged by disrupted blood supply is known as which of the following:
A.   embolus
B.   arrhythmia
C.   stroke
D.   rheumatic heart disease
Question #36
Which of the following types of cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of heart attack:
A.   stroke
B.   angina pectoris
C.   coronary heart disease
D.   rheumatic heart disease
Question #37
What are your chances for survival if your heart goes into asystole arrest:
A.   50%
B.   0%
C.   5%
D.   75%
Question #38
When the heart muscle becomes damaged and lacks the strength to keep blood circulating normally through the body it it known as which of the following:
A.   congestive heart failure
B.   myocardial infarction
C.   coronary heart disease
D.   coronary artery disease
Question #39
A blood clot that becomes dislodged from a blood vessel wall and moves through the circulatory system is known as
A.   arteriosclerosis
B.   embolus
C.   arrhythmia
D.   thrombus
Question #40
Which of the following is the minimum number of hours to be considered a good night's sleep:
A.   6
B.   8
C.   5
D.   7
Question #41
Dehydration is an abnormal depletion of body fluids resulting from a lack of carbohydrate intake.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #42
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #43
The most common form of fat in the body is known as triglycerides.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #44
Vitamin B is an example of a fat soluable vitamin.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #45
The force produced without any resulting joint movement is known as isometric muscle action.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #46
To lose weight you must simply consume more calories than you burn daily.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #47
The cholesterol build-up on the inner walls of arteries is known as low density lipoproteins.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #48
Vitamin D is an example of a fat soluble vitamin.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #49
Minerals that the body needs in faily large amounts are known as macrominerals.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #50
The desire to eat is known as hunger.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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