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Describe the practice of Wellness, and list the six dimensions that incorporate total well-being
correct answers way of living that prevents disease and disability (physical, social, emotional,
occupational, spiritual, intellectual)
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases: Stroke
correct answers diet and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases: Lung
Cancer correct answers smoking, exercise, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases:
Pancreatic Cancer correct answers obesity, high fat diet, smoking
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases: Liver
Cancer correct answers alcohol, exercise, control weight, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases: Diabetes
correct answers diet, exercise, self-care
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following diseases: COPD
correct answers smoking and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of the following
conditions: Osteoporosis correct answers diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol, obesity
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of the following
conditions: Osteoarthritis correct answers moderate exercise, obesity, protection of joints
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of the following
conditions: Back Pain correct answers exercise, smoking, obesity, posture, good mattress
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of the following
conditions: Metabolic Syndrome correct answers smoking, weight, exercise, diet
What are the six strategies for optimal well-being? correct answers 1. exercise and remain
moderately active 2. proper diet 3. prevent obesity 4. stop smoking 5. practice stress management
6. practice self-care
List a few common screening tests for men and women that should be checked regularly between
20-50 years of age correct answers eye test, dental exam, colorectal, cholesterol, blood pressure
,Describe the structure of the heart correct answers Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left
ventricle, veins, arteries, systole/contracts, diastole/relaxes, fist sized, double pump system
Myocardial Infarction (MI) correct answers lack of blood flow through the coronary arteries
(heart attack)
Ischemia correct answers lack of blood flow to heart muscle
Stroke Volume correct answers amount of blood output per beat (blood pumped out)
Cardiac Output correct answers blood pumped per minute (hr x sv = amount x bpm)
Venous Return correct answers rate of blood flow back to the heart
Valsalva Maneuver correct answers lack of breathing during exercise
Minute Ventilation correct answers volume of gas inhaled/exhaled from a person's lungs per
minute
Residual Lung Volume correct answers volume of air remaining in lungs after forceful
expiration
Forced Vital Capacity correct answers amount of air forcibly expelled after deepest breath
Total Lung Capacity correct answers residual lung volume + forced vital capacity
Describe the blood flow patterns of the Circulatory System correct answers Venae cava -> right
atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -> lungs -> pulmonary veins -> left atrium -> left
ventricle -> aorta -> arteries (4 chambers, deoxygenated out, oxygenated in)
Describe the structures of the Pulmonary System correct answers Nasal cavity -> pharynx ->
larynx -> trachae -> bronchus -> lungs -> diaphram -> epiglottis prevents food going to lungs
Define Adenosine Triphosphate correct answers adenosine and three phosphates, present in all
living tissue breaking phosphate bond creates energy
List the tree metabolic pathways or energy systems correct answers Phosphagen system,
anaerobic glycolic system (also lactic acid system, aerobic system (oxidated)
Which energy system uses glucose, fat, and protein for fuel correct answers aerobic
Which energy system has a limiting factor of a small supply of stored CP? correct answers
phosphagen
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Aerobic System correct answers walking,
jogging, distance running
, List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Anaerobic Glycolic System correct
answers team sports, hiit
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Phosphagen System correct answers
power lifting, shotput, sprinting
Glucose correct answers Glucose: energy source, a component of most carbohydrates, blood
sugar
Lactic Acid correct answers caused by lack of oxygen, causes soreness/tiredness/burning
sensation
Glycolysis: correct answers breakdown of glucose, releases energy and pyruvic acid
Mitochondria correct answers organelle in cells where respiration and energy production occur
Describe the Nervous System correct answers network of nerve cells and fibers which transport
nerve impulses between body parts
Beta Oxidation correct answers broken down fatty acids, breakdown produces energy
Krebs Cycle correct answers generation of energy through aerobic respiration ADP-ATP, H2O
waste (sweat)
Electron Transport System correct answers where bulk of ATP is produced in cellular respiration
Phosphagen System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s), Intensity) correct
answers CP, very fast, <1 mole, small supply of CP, very high
Anaerobic Glycolic System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s), Intensity)
correct answers glucose, fast, 2-3 moles, fatigue and lactic acid, high
What is the sliding filament theory? correct answers Miosin grabs actin and they slide together
creating a contraction of the muscle
Anaerobic Threshold correct answers muscle cells can no longer produce ATP aerobically
Aerobic System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s), Intensity) correct
answers glucose, fat, protein, slow, ~147 moles, complex and slow, low to moderate
Name the tree types of muscle tissue correct answers Cardiac - heart, involuntary, Smooth -
digestive system, blood vessels, involuntary, Skeletal - biceps, triceps, abs, voluntary
Maximal Oxygen Uptake correct answers (VO2Max) max ability to transport/utilize oxygen at
the cellular level
