Concept 4
The term "hypokinetic" literally refers to
lack of movement.
What category of activity was most frequently studied to determine the health benefits of physical activity?
occupational activity
The_______ system is a branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows the heart rate.
parasympathetic nervous
Which list includes only primary risk factors for heart disease?
physical inactivity, high blood pressure, and smoking
How is metabolic syndrome typically diagnosed?
presence of 3 or more clustered risk factors
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding obesity and premature death?
A person who is both fat and fit is at lower risk than someone who is thin but unfit
Which of the following is NOT an explanation for how exercise reduces risk of a fatal heart attack?
reduced collateral circulation
Which of the following is NOT true about physical activity and aging?
Activity can prevent arthritis.
Which of the following is true regarding activity and osteoporosis?
Activity helps in maintaining bone density and decreasing risk for osteoporosis.
What is meant by "compression of morbidity"?
shortening the total number of years that illnesses or disabilities occur
Activity can reduce the risk of colon cancer because it
speeds movement of food through the digestive system.
Which is NOT a primary risk factor for heart disease?
stress
Atherosclerosis contributes to which of the following diseases?
stroke
Which of the following are considered forms of cardiovascular heart disease?
stroke,hypertension,peripheral vascular disease
All of the following increases bone health EXCEPT
swimming.
A branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for activity by speeding up the heart rate is called the_____ system.
sympathetic nervous
Systolic blood pressure refers to which of the following?
the top number of a blood pressure reading, arterial pressure being exerted from a heart contraction
Which of the following is true of asthma and arthritis?
Both conditions necessitate unique considerations regarding exercise.
Which compound has been shown to be associated with inflammation of the arteries?
CRP and homocysteine
Which of the following statements is true?
Coronary heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease.
What is a potential drawback of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce risk of osteoporosis?
HRT may increase risk of cancer.
Which of the following is NOT true about physical activity?
It increases insulin resistance.
Which is true of the term "sedentary death syndrome" (SeDS)?
It was coined by scientists to bring awareness to risks associated with sedentary living.
Which of the following would represent an optimal /desirable blood lipid profile?
LDL < 100, HDL > 60
______________is a term used for all fats and fatty substances in the blood.
Lipids
Which of the following is true regarding physical activity and cancer?
Physical activity has been shown to reduce risks of some cancers.
Which of the following is true regarding physical activity and diabetes?
Physical activity reduces diabetes risk by improving sensitivity to insulin.
Which of the following is true about activity and atherosclerosis?
Regular activity can help to reduce blood lipid levels
Which of the following is true of hypertension?
Regular exercise helps reduce blood pressure for those with hypertension.
What led researchers to the conclusion that regular physical activity over a lifetime may overcome the effects of inherited risk?
Twin studies have shown active people are less likely to die early than inactive people.
Chest pain is also known as
angina pectoris.
Auxiliary blood vessels that take over normal coronary blood circulation when blood flow is diminished are called
collateral circulation.
Which of the following is defined as the inability of the heart muscle to pump blood at a life-sustaining rate?
congestive heart failure
After participating in an exercise program, individuals should expect their resting heart rate to_______________, reflecting a positive training adaptation.
decrease
Metabolic syndrome is most strongly associated with which condition?
diabetes
What is the name of the substance that forms a blood clot when combined with blood cells?
fibrin
Which of the following is considered a hypokinetic disease?
heart disease
Laura has a total cholesterol value of 242 mg/dl. This value would place her in which category?
high risk
Beneficial proteins in the bloodstream that pick up cholesterol for removal by the liver are called
high-density lipoproteins.
Hypokinetic diseases refer to those that are caused by
inactivity.
