Essential Concepts for Healthy Living, Fourth Edition

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1: Aerobic exercises are recommended for cardiorespiratory fitness because they improve the functioning of the
	A: liver.
	B: spleen.
	C: heart.
	D: pancreas.

2: Lifting hand-held weights is an example of ____ exercise.
	A: isotonic
	B: isometric
	C: isobaric
	D: isoflexic

3: By using anabolic steroids, a person increases his or her risk of
	A: lactose intolerance.
	B: liver tumors.
	C: skin cancer.
	D: ruptured appendix.

4: Immediate first aid for treating most musculoskeletal injuries includes
	A: RICE treatment.
	B: application of heat.
	C: application of magnets.
	D: vigorous massage.

5: In 2002, ____ of U.S. adults did not exercise during their leisure time.
	A: 5%
	B: 25%
	C: 65%
	D: 85%

6: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Ligaments connect muscles to tendons.
	B: Skeletal movement occurs when muscle fibers expand.
	C: Tendons are places where two or more bones come together.
	D: Skeletal muscles consist of hundreds of cells called muscle fibers.

7: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Physical inactivity causes psychological problems.
	B: Physical activity cures mental illness.
	C: During physical activity, the central nervous system releases beta-endorphins.
	D: none of the above

8: If you are over 40 years old and out of shape, ____ before beginning an aerobic exercise program.
	A: visit a health club
	B: consult a fitness instructor
	C: obtain your physician's approval
	D: read an exercise book

9: ____ occurs when muscle cells enlarge, making the entire muscle larger and stronger.
	A: Atrophy
	B: Hypertrophy
	C: Dextrophy
	D: Extrophy

10: A person who experiences muscle tightening and pain in the limbs or abdomen while exericisng in hot weather may have heat
	A: arthritis.
	B: strain.
	C: stroke.
	D: cramps.

11: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Heat cramps are a more serious heat-related injury than heat exhaustion.
	B: To avoid heat injury in warm weather, wear layers of dark-colored clothes when exercising outdoors.
	C: Symptoms of heat cramps include muscle tightening and abdominal pain.
	D: In hot weather, one should drink caffeinated and alcoholic beverages to replenish body water.

12: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Sedentary women should begin a strenuous exercise program during pregnancy.
	B: Physically fit women should discontinue engaging in mild to moderate intensity physical activity during pregnancy.
	C: Pregnant women should discuss their physical activity plans with their physicians.
	D: Strenuous physical activities such as heavy weightlifting and competitive gymnastics are safe to perform late in pregnancy.

13: Your 78-year old grandmother is afraid of falling. Although she has difficulty seeing and some osteoarthritis in her knees, she wants to improve her balance, strength, and flexibility by exercising. Which of the following physical activities would be appropriate for your grandmother?
	A: aerobic dance
	B: golf
	C: jogging
	D: tai chi

14: Most fitness experts do not recommend ____ stretching exercises because they involve bouncing movements.
	A: Static
	B: Ballistic
	C: Flexic
	D: Arthritic

15: To build skeletal muscles safely, one should
	A: take anabolic steroids.
	B: engage in regular, resistance exercise.
	C: ingest large amounts of protein supplements.
	D: all of the above

16: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: People who exercise three times a week generally experience more rapid improvements to their overall fitness than people who exercise less often.
	B: Physically unfit individuals can tolerate sudden intense exertion as well as physically fit persons.
	C: Most experts agree that it is not necessary to include warm up or cool down activities in a vigorous exercise session.
	D: all of the above

17: Which of the following aspects of an exercise influence the degree of health benefits you can derive from it?
	A: intensity
	B: duration
	C: frequency
	D: all of the above

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