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APEX Physical Education Semester Exam Review with Complete Solutions
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APEX Physical Education SemesterExam Review with Complete Solutions
Achilles tendon - ANSWER-the tendon connecting calf muscles to the heel.
Acute fracture - ANSWER-A break in a bone from a quick, one-time injury. (instant)
Adrenaline - ANSWER-A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to
physical or mental stress
alternative sports - ANSWER-Non-traditional sports, often more modern and less formal
than traditional sports.
amino acids - ANSWER-building blocks of proteins
anaerobic metabolism - ANSWER-The metabolism that takes place in the absence of
oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid.
anorexia - ANSWER-lack or loss of appetite (eating disorder)
arteries - ANSWER-carry blood away from the heart
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - ANSWER-the rate at which you use energy when your
body is at rest
Blazes/ Flares - ANSWER-used to alert the need for help
Body frame - ANSWER-The weight and density of a person's bone structure.
Body Mass Index (BMI) - ANSWER-a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in
relation to your height and weight
Body Types - ANSWER-S, M, L (based on bone structure, metabolism, body-fat
distribution, etc.)
Calorie - ANSWER-unit of energy
Cancer - ANSWER-disorder in which some of the body's cells lose the ability to control
growth
Carbohydrates - ANSWER-Simple and Complex/ Primary Source of Energy
, Cardio respiratory endurance - ANSWER-the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood
vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of
moderate-to-vigorous activity
Cat Hole - ANSWER-A hole dug at least 200 feet from camp, trails, and water sources
when there are no outhouses.
Cellulite - ANSWER-local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat
deposition
circulartory system - ANSWER-The system that moves blood throughout the body. The
circulatory system is composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins. This
remarkable system transports oxygenated blood from the lungs and heart throughout
the body via the arteries.
college major - ANSWER-field of study
Compound Fracture - ANSWER-break in the bone where the bone comes through the
skin; open fracture
contraction - ANSWER-the tightening of a muscle
cool down - ANSWER-an activity that prepares the muscles to return to a resting state
Deep muscles - ANSWER-towards the inner body
Defensive - ANSWER-of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining
points in a game or athletic contest
Dehydration - ANSWER-An abnormally low amount of water in the body.
Diabetes - ANSWER-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin,
the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
Dislocation - ANSWER-displacement of a bone from its joint
Doping - ANSWER-drugging to enhance physical abilities
Ecology - ANSWER-the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to
one another and to their physical surroundings.
Extreme Sports - ANSWER-forms of recreation that include apparent risk of injury or
death and are attractive and thrilling as a result
Fast Twitch Fibers - ANSWER-muscle fibers that produce fast contractions but fatigue
rapidly
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