Exsc 221 Midterm Test Questions

Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones that control a - appetite. b - body weight. c - stress. d - anger. e - happiness.

a - appetite

VO2 max is a good predictor of a - cardiorespiratory fitness. b- heart disease. c - type II diabetes. d - mental toughness.

a - cardiorespitory fitness

Holism claims that the reality of human life is a -mind and body. b -only the mind. c -only the body d -not matter. e -agnostic.

a - mind and body

Immaterialism claims that the reality of human life is a - not matter. b - only the body. c - the mind and body. d - agnostic. e - None of the above

a - not matter

Materialism claims that the reality of human life is a - only the body. b - the body, mind, and spirit. c - not matter. d - agnostic. e - the mind and body.

a - only the body

Behaviorism and operant conditioning work on people but may result in a - resentment toward authority. b - competition. c - only the body changing. d - manipulation. e - only the mind changing.

a - resentment toward authority

The two types of flexibility are a - static and dynamic flexibility. b - static and muscular flexibility. c - dynamic and functional flexibility. d - muscular and strength flexibility.

a - static and dynamic flexibility

Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to a semisolid or solid form, and they become a - trans fats. b - hydrogenated oil. c - bad carbs. d - monounsaturated vegetable oils. e - none of the above.

a - trans fats

In 2011, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the Food Guide Pyramid, government guidelines for healthy eating, with a - Livestrong plate. b - MyPlate. c - the Harvard Healthy Eating Pyramid. d - Oldways pyramids. e - MyPyramid.

b - MyPlate

Which of the following is most important for wise goal setting? a - Giving yourself rewards b - Setting goals as high as possible c - Accomplishing goals quickly d - Generally stated goals, avoid specifics e - All of the above

b - Setting goals as high as possible

A pedometer reading of 10,000-14,000 steps a day is considered to be a - very active. b - active. c - moderately active. d - low active. e - inactive.

b - active

Muscle strength and endurance is capable of a - reducing back pain. b - helping a person avoid osteoporosis. c - improving balance. d - all of the above. e - none of the above.

d - all of the above

Functional fitness helps correct dysfunction by a - doing weight training. b - exercising the cardiorespiratory system. c - participating in a sport. d - creating a solid foundation. e - orthopedic surgery.

d - creating a solid foundation

Body tissue that can generate force is called a - tendon. b - cartilage. c - nerve. d - muscle.

d - muscle

Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness in which a person a -overdoses on prescription drugs. b - engages in binge-purge cycles. c - has a nervous breakdown. d - starves herself or himself. e - has shingles.

d - starves herself or himself

Good posture contributes to a - good functioning of many systems of the body. b - a better supply of oxygen to the lungs. c - communicating confidence. d - good relationships. e - All of the above

e - All of the above

Wellness includes a - feelings of peace and harmony of being. b - optimal energy. c - the desire and capacity to thrive. d - health, fitness and overall well-being. e - All of the above

e - All of the above

Changing to living a healthy lifestyle is a - the most difficult change to make. b - dependent on how others are living. c - facilitated by a fixed mindset. d - dependent on determinism. e - None of the above

e - None of the above

When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to a - be flexible. b - be patient. c - respect how complex a thorough change can be. d - recognize that this involves your whole being. e - all of the above.

e - all of the above

Dynamic flexibility helps to maintain a - cartilage in the joints. b - ligament soreness. c - more attention to the muscles. d - more oxygen in the lungs. e - better posture.

e - better posture

The glycemic index and glycemic load impact a - triglyceride levels in the blood. b - omega-3 and omega-6 levels in the blood. c - macronutrient levels in the blood. d - micronutrient levels in the blood. e - insulin levels in the blood.

e - insulin levels in the blood

The behavior and the value of each individual can be kept distinct from each other. This is best accomplished by having a - any kind of self-esteem. b - high self-esteem. c - low self-esteem. d - achievement self-esteem. e - self-acceptance self-esteem.

e - self-acceptance self-esteem

A person is considered obese when the BMI is a - 30.0 or more. b - 29.0 or more. c - 28.0 or more. d - 27.0 or more. e - 26.0 or more.

a - 30.0 or more

Good posture is the a - proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system. b - proper alignment of the head and back. c - balance of the left and right shoulders. d - balance of the left and right hips. e - proper alignment that feels stiff.

a - proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system

A healthy approach to improving cardiorespiratory wellness includes a - pushing yourself as hard as you can. b - awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition. c - wearing clothes to make you sweat off weight. d - running or jogging rather than just walking.

b - awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition

Three types of muscle tissue in the body include a - cardiac, pulmonary, and skeletal. b - cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. c - cardiac, skeletal, and postural. d - cardiac, digestive, and skeletal.

b - cardiac, smooth, and skeletal

One of the best ways to regulate ghrelin and leptin is with a - anti-depressants. b - exercise. c - glucose. d - positive attitudes. e - fasting.

b - exercise

The relationship between flexibility and muscle strength dictates that a - muscles cannot be flexible if they are strong. b - flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong. c - muscles cannot be strong if they are flexible. d - maintaining muscle strength limits dynamic flexibility.

b - flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong

Stressors release hormones that slow down digestion resulting in a - food not being digested. b - food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream. c - decreased energy. d - decreased appetite. e - food staying in the thoracic cavity too long.

b - food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream

Health benefits of being flexible include a - improved endurance. b - improved posture and reduce risk of injury. c - increased stress. d - increased psychological flexibility.

b - improved posture and reduce risk of injury

The fat-storing fold of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, is called the a - rectus abdominus. b - omentum c - abdominal fold. d - diaphragm. e - none of the above.

b - omentum

The nutrient most needed for survival is a - protein. b - water. c - carbohydrates. d - vitamins. e - fats.

b - water

You can estimate your current cardiorespiratory fitness level a - only by taking a treadmill stress test b - by assessing how much weight you can move c - by measuring how far you can move in a given time d - by counting how many breaths you take per minute

c - by measuring how far you can move in a given time

Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to a - exert force. b - maintain stability. c - contract repeatedly over time. d - align the body.

c - contract repeatedly over time

The principle of progression, when applied to flexibility, means that a - everyone should be able to sit with legs extended and reach beyond their toes. b - everyone should bounce and stretch as far as possible. c - everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday. d - everyone needs to become as flexible as possible.

c - everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday

The capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion is called a - ligament flexibility b - dynamic flexibility c - flexibility d - functional flexibility

c - flexibility

Cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to a - physical fitness. b - only development of the heart and lungs. c - overall well-being including neurogenesis. d - athletic performance mainly.

c - overall well-being including neurogenesis

Thoughts and feelings affect how the cells function according to a - chemistry b - psychology c -psychoneuroimmunolog d - biology e - neurology

c - psychoneuroimmunology

Muscular fitness can help hypertensive individuals lower their a - systolic blood pressure. b - diastolic blood pressure. c - systolic and diastolic blood pressure. d - none of the above.

c - systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Functional fitness improves real-life movements by a - strengthening muscles by isolating a muscle. b - focusing mainly on muscle bulk. c - teaching muscles to work together. d - focusing mainly on muscle endurance. e - teaching lifetime sports skills.

c - teaching muscles to work together