Question 1

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:

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A)   heart disease.
B)   nervous system problems.
C)   blindness.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as minutes.

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A)   30
B)   10
C)   5
D)   15E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training, strength training, and stretching exercises. List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

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Question 5

A complete flexibility workout should take approximately how much time?

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A)   25 to 35 minutes
B)   10 minutes
C)   20 to 30 minutes
D)   40 minutesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

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Question 8

A healthy heart is able to withstand which of the following?

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A)   occasional emergencies
B)   wear and tear of time
C)   strains of daily life
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being, EXCEPT

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A)   exercise improves body image.
B)   exercise enhances self-image.
C)   exercise increases energy level.
D)   exercise creates mood swings.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Application of muscular force without movement is called exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)   isotonic
B)   dynamic
C)   isometric
D)   isokineticE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Accepted Answer

A)   injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time
B)   head and eye injuries
C)   minor cuts and scrapes
D)   broken bonesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Muscular endurance is the

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A)   amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
B)   amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.
C)   ability to move the joints through a full range of motion.
D)   ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Serena has been weight training for several months. Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

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A)   an increase in strength
B)   a significant increase in muscle size
C)   an increase in overall fat levels
D)   an increase in testosterone levelsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser?

Accepted Answer

A)   basketball
B)   tennis
C)   racquetball
D)   walkingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cooling down after exercise is important to

Accepted Answer

A)   maintain blood flow to the extremities.
B)   restore circulation to its normal resting condition.
C)   boost oxygen consumption.
D)   increase lactic acid in the muscles.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)   triglycerides
B)   low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 
C)   very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) 
D)   high-density lipoproteins (HDL) E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by:

Accepted Answer

A)   50 to 240 percent
B)   20 to 35 percent.
C)   5 to 10 percent.
D)   35 to 50 percent.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

All of the following are examples of vigorous activities, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   swimming laps.
B)   washing windows.
C)   digging.
D)   walking briskly uphill.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as minutes.

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Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by:

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Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

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All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being, EXCEPT

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High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of CVD?

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Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

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A complete flexibility workout should take approximately how much time?

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Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

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For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

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A healthy heart is able to withstand which of the following?

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There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

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Application of muscular force without movement is called exercise.

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Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser?

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People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:

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Serena has been weight training for several months. Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

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Muscular endurance is the

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Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

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Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training, strength training, and stretching exercises. List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

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