Health 104 - Health Education » Spring 2020 » 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.   calorie
B.   hunger
C.   nutrition
D.   appetite
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.   obesity
C.   body mass index
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.   osteoporosis
C.   muscular strength
D.   exercise
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.   amino acid
C.   nutrition
D.   protein
Question #5
The increased size of a muscle due to cell swelling is known as which of the following:
A.   calorie
B.   ketosis
C.   hypertrophy
D.   basal metabolic rate
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 strength
D.   muscular endurance
Question #7
The desire to eat, normally accompanies hunger but is more psychological than physiological is known as which of the following
A.   appetite
B.   digestive process
C.   nutrition
D.   hunger
Question #8
A major type of carbohydrate which provides short-term energy is known as which of the following:
A.   trace minerals
B.   complex carbohydrates
C.   simple sugars
D.   fiberin
Question #9
The energy expenditure of the body under resting conditions at normal room temperature is known as which of the following:
A.   hypertrophy
B.   body mass index
C.   basal metabolic rate
D.   calorie
Question #10
Any type of exercise that increases heart rate is known as which of the following:
A.   target heart rate
B.   muscular strength
C.   aerobic exercise
D.   flexibility
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.   carbohydrates
B.   fiber
C.   protein
D.   fats
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.   bulimia nervosa
B.   binge eating disorder
C.   anorexia nervosa
D.   ketosis
Question #13
A muscle's ability to exert force repeatedly without fatiguing is known as which of the following:
A.   flexibility
B.   isometric muscle action
C.   muscular endurance
D.   cardiorespiratory fitness
Question #14
A major type of carbohydrate which provides sustained energy is known as which of the following:
A.   complex carbohydrates
B.   simple sugars
C.   cholesterol
D.   cellulose
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.   cardiorespiratory fitness
B.   physical fitness
C.   anaerobic exercise
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.   plaque
C.   anemia
D.   dehydration
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.   calorie
B.   exercise metabolic rate
C.   hyperplasia
D.   ketosis
Question #18
The leading causes of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24 are which of the following;
A.   cerebrovascular diseases
B.   suicide
C.   homicide
D.   unintentional injuries
Question #19
The most common form of fat in the body is known as which of the following:
A.   plaque
B.   cholesterol
C.   simple sugars
D.   triglycerides
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.   fats
B.   carbohydrates
C.   fiber
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.   monosaccharide's
C.   cellulose
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.   concentric muscle action
C.   dynamic stretching
D.   muscular strength
Question #23
There are how many essential amino acids:
A.   18
B.   0
C.   9
D.   3
Question #24
The term "aerobic" means which of the following:
A.   oxygen
B.   exercise
C.   water
D.   sweat
Question #25
Essential organic compounds that promote growth and reproduction and help maintain life and health are known as which of the following:
A.   minerals
B.   saturated fats
C.   vitamins
D.   trans fatty acids
Question #26
To calculate your target heart rate, you must subtract your age from which of the following numbers:
A.   120
B.   200
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.   unsaturated fats
B.   ketosis
C.   cholesterol
D.   saturated fats
Question #28
The belief in your ability to perform a task successfully is known as which of the following:
A.   positive reinforcement
B.   self-efficacy
C.   modeling
D.   locus of control
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.   dynamic stretching
B.   static stretching
C.   flexibility
D.   resistance exercise program
Question #30
Proteins that are lacking in one or more of the esstential amino acids are known as which of the following:
A.   incomplete proteins
B.   complete proteins
C.   carbohydrates
D.   complex 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.   sinoatrial node
B.   fibrillation
C.   atria
D.   myocardial infarction
Question #32
A general term for the thickening and hardening of the arteries is which of the following:
A.   angina pectoris
B.   arteriosclerosis
C.   plaque
D.   myocardial infarction
Question #33
The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is which of the following:
A.   illicit drugs
B.   acute stress
C.   alcohol consumption
D.   tobacco
Question #34
The build-up of deposits in the arteries is known as which of the following:
A.   heart attack
B.   plaque
C.   arteriosclerosis
D.   thrombus
Question #35
A condition occurring when the brain is damaged by disrupted blood supply is known as which of the following:
A.   rheumatic heart disease
B.   stroke
C.   arrhythmia
D.   embolus
Question #36
Which of the following types of cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of heart attack:
A.   coronary heart disease
B.   angina pectoris
C.   stroke
D.   rheumatic heart disease
Question #37
What are your chances for survival if your heart goes into asystole arrest:
A.   0%
B.   5%
C.   75%
D.   50%
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.   myocardial infarction
B.   coronary heart disease
C.   coronary artery disease
D.   congestive heart failure
Question #39
A blood clot that becomes dislodged from a blood vessel wall and moves through the circulatory system is known as which of the following:
A.   thrombus
B.   embolus
C.   arteriosclerosis
D.   arrhythmia
Question #40
Which of the following is the minimum number of hours to be considered a good night's sleep:
A.   8
B.   5
C.   6
D.   7
Question #41
Dehydration is an abnormal depletion of body fluids resulting from a lack of carbohydrate intake.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #46
To lose weight you must simply consume more calories than you burn daily.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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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