Multiple Choice: Identify the choice that best completes the statement
or answers the question.
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Which statement about physical activity is true?
A. | Physical activity only provides physical benefits. | B. | Physical activity is
any movement that requires the use of large muscle groups. | C. | Playing video games
is a form of physical activity. | D. | Household chores are not considered a form of
physical activity. |
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The amount of weight you can lift is one measure of
A. | muscular endurance. | C. | flexibility. | B. | muscular strength. | D. | cardiovascular
endurance. |
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3.
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Body composition is
A. | a measure of how well you can bend, stretch, and twist your body. | B. | the amount of fat
tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue. | C. | estimated by
comparing your height to your weight. | D. | not a very good indicator of your body's
fitness. |
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4.
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The five components of fitness are
A. | cardiorespiratory strength, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and
body weight. | B. | cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular composition, muscular strength, flexibility,
and body type. | C. | cardiorespiratory endurance, cardiorespiratory strength, muscular flexibility, body
weight, and body height. | D. | cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength,
muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. |
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5.
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Swimming, running, brisk walking, and cross-country skiing are all forms of
A. | anaerobic exercise. | C. | aerobic exercise. | B. | isokinetic exercise. | D. | isometric
exercise. |
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6.
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A five- to ten-minute period of mild exercise that prepares your body for more
vigorous exercise is called a
A. | warm-up. | C. | workout. | B. | cool-down. | D. | rest. |
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7.
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Dehydration is
A. | reduced heart rate. | C. | excessive water loss. | B. | lack of
sweat. | D. | excessive sugar
intake. |
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8.
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Which of the following actions is most important to take before beginning an
exercise program?
A. | Drink a sports drink. | C. | Eat a sports-nutrition bar. | B. | Consult your
doctor. | D. | Purchase expensive
equipment. |
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9.
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Which of the following IS a possible side-effect of steroids?
A. | mood swings | B. | acne | C. | sexual
underdevelopment | D. | all of the above |
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10.
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Muscle cramps are a possible effect of...
A. | dehydration. | C. | application of light pressure. | B. | hypothermia. | D. | immobilization. |
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11.
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Unusual weight gain or loss and sterility can result from...
A. | dehydration. | C. | anabolic steroid use. | B. | excessive heat
loss. | D. | inadequate
rest. |
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12.
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A condition when a bone slips from its normal position at a joint is referred to
as...
A. | tendonitis. | C. | a muscle strain. | B. | a dislocation. | D. | a fracture. |
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13.
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A sedentary lifestyle WILL NOT lead to...
A. | low cholesterol. | C. | diabetes. | B. | cardiovascular disease. | D. | osteoporosis. |
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14.
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AFTER exercising, you should allow your pulse rate to gradually return to
normal by...
A. | cooling down. | C. | warming up. | B. | stretching out. | D. | working out. |
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15.
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A major source of energy for your body comes from
A. | water. | C. | carbohydrates. | B. | minerals. | D. | vitamins. |
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16.
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An example of a food that contains complete proteins is
A. | peas. | C. | fish. | B. | fruit. | D. | brown rice. |
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17.
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One major function of proteins is
A. | producing nerve tissue. | C. | making new
cells. | B. | transporting vitamins. | D. | carrying waste from cells. |
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18.
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Hunger is
A. | a learned response. | B. | a desire for food. | C. | a response to
stretched stomach walls. | D. | a physical need for
food. |
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19.
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Complex carbohydrates are found in
A. | milk. | C. | potatoes. | B. | sugarcane. | D. | fruit. |
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20.
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The nine essential amino acids are
A. | made by the body. | B. | not found in foods. | C. | all present in
incomplete proteins. | D. | not made by the
body. |
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21.
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Fat-soluble vitamins
A. | pass easily into the bloodstream. | C. | are absorbed by
fat. | B. | are not needed by the body. | D. | do not build up in the body. |
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22.
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The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
A. | protein. | C. | a complex carbohydrate. | B. | water. | D. | vitamin C. |
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23.
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Which of the following IS NOT a food group?
A. | vegetable | C. | fats, oils, and sweets | B. | milk, yogurt, and
cheese | D. | bread, cereal, rice,
and pasta |
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24.
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Generally, more calories are needed by people who
A. | are less active. | C. | have less muscle mass. | B. | are more
active | D. | are
older. |
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25.
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Which of the following supplies the most calories per gram?
A. | fats | B. | proteins | C. | carbohydrates |
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26.
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If you take in more calories than you burn, you will
A. | decrease your BMI. | C. | maintain your weight. | B. | lose
weight. | D. | gain
weight. |
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27.
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Which of the following IS a health risk due to being overweight?
A. | excess cholesterol in the blood | B. | heart disease | C. | high blood
pressure | D. | all of the above |
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28.
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Anemia, heart irregularities, and trouble regulating body temperature are health
problems linked to being
A. | on a fad diet. | C. | underweight. | B. | overweight. | D. | obese. |
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29.
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A diet that is likely to work
A. | provides fewer than 1,200 calories a day. | B. | promises rapid
weight loss in a short amount of time. | C. | includes regular exercise. | D. | cuts out fats,
carbohydrates, or proteins. |
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30.
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Which of the following IS NOT a sensible weight loss strategy?
A. | If you overeat occasionally, do not become upset. | B. | Eat while watching
TV or reading. | C. | Take a walk instead of eating when you are bored. | D. | Eat your food slowly
to enjoy its taste. |
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31.
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Which of the following is a nutrient-dense food?
A. | doughnuts | C. | french fries | B. | nachos & cheese | D. | mixed
vegetables |
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32.
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A repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is called
A. | anorexia nervosa. | C. | fasting. | B. | a fad diet. | D. | weight cycling. |
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33.
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Body composition is
A. | the same throughout a person’s lifetime. | B. | the ratio of body
fat to lean body tissue. | C. | the same as weight. | D. | the same for all
teens. |
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34.
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The way you see your body is your
A. | body image. | C. | healthy weight. | B. | weight management. | D. | BMI. |
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35.
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Anorexia nervosa
A. | is not as serious as bulimia. | B. | usually goes away on its
own. | C. | has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation. | D. | is serious, but not
life threatening. |
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36.
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What is the function of perspiration?
A. | to wash away pathogens | B. | to block ultraviolet rays | C. | to cool your body as
the perspiration evaporates | D. | to flush out
pores |
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37.
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Moles are spots on the skin that contain extra
A. | dermis. | C. | sebum. | B. | melanin. | D. | sebaceous
glands. |
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38.
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The pink tissue that holds your teeth in place is the
A. | dentin. | B. | pulp. | C. | cementum. | D. | gum. |
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39.
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When the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly, the condition is known
as
A. | a malocclusion. | C. | periodontal disease. | B. | halitosis. | D. | impacted teeth. |
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40.
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The dark center in the middle of the iris through which light passes is
the…
A. | retina. | B. | lens. | C. | cornea. | D. | pupil. |
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41.
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Which condition leads to permanent loss of vision?
A. | macular degeneration | C. | myopia | B. | strabismus | D. | astigmatism |
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42.
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Cataracts
A. | make images appear foggy or blurry. | B. | can be corrected with
glasses. | C. | are caused by a damaged retina. | D. | stem from a malfunction of the
macula. |
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43.
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What is tinnitus?
A. | A loss of hearing | C. | An infection | B. | A build up of fluid in the
ear | D. | A ringing in the
ears |
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44.
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Which part of the ear controls your sense of balance?
A. | The middle ear | C. | The outer ear | B. | The inner ear | D. | The ear drum |
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45.
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What part of your eye gives it its color?
A. | lens | B. | cornea | C. | retina | D. | iris |
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46.
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Scoliosis is best described as
A. | an inflammation of a joint. | C. | a repetitive motion
injury. | B. | progressive loss of bone tissue. | D. | a curvature of the
spine. |
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47.
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Bone density measurements can help detect the onset of
A. | bursitis. | C. | scoliosis. | B. | osteoporosis. | D. | arthritis. |
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48.
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Ways to care for your skeletal system include
A. | eating a well-balanced diet. | B. | wearing pads while participating in
sports. | C. | getting regular physical activity. | D. | all of the
above |
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49.
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What type of bone is the shoulder blade?
A. | short | C. | long | B. | irregular | D. | flat |
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50.
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Which is found in the outer ear and in some joints, where it acts as a
cushion?
A. | ligaments | C. | tendons | B. | cartilage | D. | flexors |
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51.
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Which muscle types appear striated when viewed under a microscope?
A. | skeletal and smooth | C. | skeletal and cardiac | B. | skeletal, smooth, and
cardiac | D. | cardiac and
smooth |
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52.
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Which of the following best describes the natural tension found in the fibers of
a muscle?
A. | muscle atrophy | C. | muscle weakness | B. | muscle tone | D. | muscle spasms |
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53.
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Muscles that remain unused for a period of time will become
A. | torn. | C. | ossified. | B. | toned. | D. | atrophied. |
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54.
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Which of the following is a part of a neuron?
A. | cell body | C. | axon | B. | dendrite | D. | all of the
above |
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55.
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The neurons that exit the spinal cord and carry messages to muscles are
A. | interneurons. | C. | motor neurons. | B. | sensory neurons. | D. | nerve impulses. |
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56.
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Which of the following is an inherited disorder that affects blood
clotting?
A. | varicose veins | C. | hemophilia | B. | leukemia | D. | anemia |
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57.
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Eating dark-green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, red meat, and cereal fortified
with iron may help you avoid
A. | anemia. | C. | a congenital heart defect. | B. | varicose
veins. | D. | a heart
murmur. |
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58.
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Which of the following can help you maintain cardiovascular health?
A. | regular aerobic exercise | B. | eating a healthy diet | C. | maintaining a
healthy weight | D. | all of the above |
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59.
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Which is the best description of alveoli?
A. | muscles in the chest cavity | C. | branching
passageways | B. | thin-walled air sacs | D. | large airways |
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60.
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Plasma consists mostly of
A. | waste matter from cells. | C. | nutrients. | B. | water. | D. | proteins and salts. |
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61.
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All of the following help prevent high blood pressure EXCEPT
A. | lack of exercise. | C. | avoiding tobacco. | B. | a diet low in sodium. | D. | stress
management. |
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62.
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The main function of red blood cells is to
A. | carry oxygen to cells and tissues. | C. | help fight
infection. | B. | produce bone marrow. | D. | stop blood flow from cuts. |
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63.
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For what action do you need your larynx?
A. | to cool your body temperature | C. | to breathe | B. | to
talk | D. | to
eat |
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64.
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Which two respiratory system problems are treated with medicine that dilates the
airways?
A. | sinusitis and bronchitis | C. | emphysema and
tuberculosis | B. | asthma and bronchitis | D. | emphysema and pneumonia |
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65.
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What is the main function of the digestive system?
A. | digestion | B. | absorption | C. | elimination | D. | all of the
above |
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66.
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The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are
called
A. | peristalsis. | C. | absorption. | B. | mastication. | D. | digestion. |
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67.
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Some people are unable to digest the sugars found in milk. This condition is
called
A. | gastritis. | C. | Crohn’s disease. | B. | colitis. | D. | lactose intolerance. |
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68.
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Which of the following is a way to keep the urinary system healthy?
A. | have regular medical checkups | B. | drink plenty of water each
day | C. | eat a well-balanced diet | D. | all of the
above |
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69.
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Which condition is the result of crystallization of salts in the urine?
A. | nephritis | C. | uremia | B. | cystitis | D. | kidney stones |
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70.
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Which of the following serves to filter waste material from the blood?
A. | the urethra | C. | the kidneys | B. | the bladder | D. | the renal vein |
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71.
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The pituitary gland
A. | is part of the nervous system. | B. | coordinates the work of the nervous system, the
immune system, and the endocrine system. | C. | controls the other glands in the endocrine
system. | D. | serves as a link between the endocrine system and the nervous
system. |
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72.
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The thyroid, adrenal, and pineal glands are all part of the
A. | endocrine system. | C. | nervous system. | B. | reproductive system. | D. | immune system. |
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73.
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Which of the following increases heartbeat and respiration during periods of
high emotion?
A. | the adrenal glands | C. | the thyroid gland | B. | the pineal gland | D. | the pituitary
gland |
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74.
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Male reproductive cells are called
A. | gonads. | C. | sperm. | B. | semen. | D. | testes. |
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75.
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Sperm are produced in the
A. | ovum. | C. | penis. | B. | semen. | D. | testes. |
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76.
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One role of the ovaries is to
A. | protect the fertilized ovum. | C. | move the ovum to the
uterus. | B. | connect the uterus and vagina. | D. | store ova. |
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77.
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Eggs move to the uterus through the
A. | vagina. | C. | fallopian tubes. | B. | cervix. | D. | endometrium. |
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78.
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The joining of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell is called
A. | fertilization. | C. | circumcision. | B. | sexual intercourse. | D. | ejaculation. |
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79.
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Which organ nourishes the fertilized ovum?
A. | vagina | C. | ovary | B. | fallopian tube | D. | uterus |
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80.
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The shedding of the uterine lining is referred to as
A. | ovulation. | C. | vaginosis. | B. | endometriosis. | D. | menstruation. |
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Matching
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Write the letter of the best choice in the space provided. A. | sprain | D. | resting heart rate | B. | muscular endurance | E. | strain | C. | flexibility | F. | sedentary lifestyle |
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81.
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the ability of muscles to perform over long periods of time without becoming
fatigued
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82.
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the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
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83.
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a condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
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84.
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the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not
active
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85.
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a way of life that involves little physical activity
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86.
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injury to the ligament around a joint
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Match each item with the correct term below. A. | appetite | D. | nutrients | B. | calories | E. | nutrition | C. | vitamins | F. | cross-contamination |
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87.
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The process by which the body takes in and uses food
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88.
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The units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that
foods supply to the body
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89.
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The substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to
supply you with energy
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90.
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compounds that help regulate the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other
nutrients
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91.
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A desire, rather than a need, to eat
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92.
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the spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another
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Match each term with the best definition below. A. | food additives | E. | food allergy | B. | sell-by date | F. | Nutrition Fact Panel | C. | carbohydrates | G. | fiber | D. | pasteurization | H. | expiration date |
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93.
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process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of
pathogens
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94.
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A(n) ____ on a food package will indicate the number of calories of fat per
serving and the number of servings per container.
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95.
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a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in
some foods
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96.
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complex carbohydrates found in the tough, stringy parts of some foods
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97.
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starches and sugars in foods
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98.
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substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect
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99.
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The ____ on a food product indicates the last date the product should be
sold.
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100.
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The ____ on a food product indicates the last date you should use the
product.
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A. | lacto-ovo vegetarianism | C. | ovo
vegetarianism | B. | lacto vegetarianism | D. | vegan |
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101.
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vegetarian eating plan that includes eggs and dairy
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102.
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vegetarian eating plan that includes eggs
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103.
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vegetarian eating plan that includes only foods from plant sources
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104.
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vegetarian eating plan that includes dairy
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A. | epidermis | E. | cornea | B. | ossicles | F. | dandruff | C. | periodontal
disease | G. | tartar | D. | cochlea |
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105.
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The organ of hearing in the inner ear where nerve impulses are generated in
response to sound waves.
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106.
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an inflammation of the periodontal structures
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107.
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the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living and dead
cells
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108.
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a condition in which dead skin cells are shed from the scalp as sticky, white
flakes
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109.
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three small bones linked together that connect the eardrum to the inner
ear
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110.
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a transparent tissue that bends and focuses light before it enters the
lens
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111.
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the substance formed when plaque hardens
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Match each item to the correct term below. A. | cartilage | D. | torn cartilage | B. | ligaments | E. | tendon | C. | osteoporosis | F. | dislocation |
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112.
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Arthroscopic surgery can be used to treat ____, a common sports injury.
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113.
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a strong, flexible connective tissue found in your nose and ears
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114.
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a band of connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
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115.
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the condition when a bone slips out of its normal position, is usually
accompanied by torn ligaments.
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116.
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a fibrous cord that attaches bone to muscle
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117.
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Consumption of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus can help reduce the risk of
____.
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Match each item to the correct term below. A. | Alzheimer’s disease | E. | multiple
sclerosis | B. | epilepsy | F. | cerebrum | C. | cerebral palsy | G. | muscle tone | D. | neurons |
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118.
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a disease in which neurons are destroyed, characterized by confusion and memory
loss
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119.
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a disease in which the myelin sheath that surrounds axons is destroyed
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120.
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a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
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121.
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a group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain
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122.
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the natural tension in the fibers of a muscle
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123.
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the largest and most complex part of the brain
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124.
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nerve cells
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Match each item to the correct term below. A. | arteries | D. | platelets | B. | lymph | E. | veins | C. | plasma |
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125.
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blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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126.
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cells that prevent the body’s loss of blood
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127.
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the fluid in which other parts of blood are suspended
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128.
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the clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
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129.
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blood vessels that return blood to the heart
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Match each item to the correct term below. A. | asthma | D. | pneumonia | B. | emphysema | E. | tuberculosis | C. | leukemia | F. | bronchitis |
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130.
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inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection
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131.
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is a type of cancer that makes patients very susceptible to infection.
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132.
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condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles narrow
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133.
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inflammation of the bronchi
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134.
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contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, has inactive and active
phases
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135.
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a disease that progressively destroys the walls of the alveoli
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Match each item to the correct term below. A. | absorption | D. | digestion | B. | chyme | E. | mastication | C. | bile | F. | gastric juices |
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136.
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The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, called ____, allows the
nutrients in foods to be used by your body.
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137.
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____ of nutrients from food occurs primarily in the small intestine.
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138.
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In the stomach, food is converted into a substance called ____.
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139.
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Pepsin is an enzyme found in the ____ in the stomach.
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140.
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The primary function of teeth is the ____, or chewing of food.
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141.
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A yellow-green, bitter fluid important in the breakdown and absorption of
fats.
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Match each term with the correct definition below. A. | appendicitis | E. | peptic ulcer | B. | cystitis | F. | heartburn | C. | hiatal
hernia | G. | urethritis | D. | indigestion |
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142.
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A feeling of discomfort in the upper abdomen
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143.
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A condition in which part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the
diaphragm
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144.
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An inflammation of the appendix
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145.
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A sore in the lining of the digestive tract.
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146.
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A burning sensation in the center of the chest
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147.
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the inflammation of the urethra
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148.
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an inflammation of the bladder
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Match each term with the correct definition below. A. | adrenal glands | D. | parathyroid glands | B. | gonads | E. | pancreas | C. | hormones | F. | thyroid gland |
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149.
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Another name for the ovaries and testes is ____.
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150.
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Chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate many of your
body’s functions are called ____.
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151.
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Glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to
emergencies
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152.
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Glands that regulate the body’s calcium and phosphorus balance
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153.
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a gland that produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone
growth
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154.
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Gland that regulates the level of glucose in the blood
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Match each term with the correct definition below. A. | epididymis | E. | vagina | B. | fallopian tubes | F. | semen | C. | scrotum | G. | penis | D. | cervix |
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155.
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the opening to the uterus
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156.
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Sperm mature and are stored in the ____.
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157.
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an external skin sac that contains the testes
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158.
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a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of
the body
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159.
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a pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the ovum
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160.
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a thick fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive
system
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161.
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a tube-shaped organ that extends from the trunk of the body just above the
testes
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Completion Complete each statement.
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162.
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Lifting weights, doing push-ups, and sprinting are examples of
____________________ activities.
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163.
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In an ____________________ exercise, muscles contract but very little body
movement takes place.
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164.
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A(n) ____________________ is any product that contains one or more vitamins,
minerals, herbs, or other dietary substances that may be lacking in the diet.
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165.
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____________________ eat mostly or only plant foods.
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166.
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____________________ is a term used to describe a person who is lighter than the
standard for the person's height.
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167.
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A person who is ____________________ is overweight due to excess body
fat.
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168.
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A(n) ____________________ is a weight-loss plan that is popular for only a short
time.
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169.
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A person with ____________________ binges, then purges their
digestive system.
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170.
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The outermost layer of your skin is the ____________________.
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171.
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Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to ____________________, a form
of skin cancer.
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172.
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____________________, the hardest material in your body, covers a tooth's
crown.
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173.
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The ____________________ is the layer of cells that lines the back of the
eye.
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174.
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At the end of the ear canal is a thin membrane called the
____________________.
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175.
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The ____________________, a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal
cavity, forms the base of the chest cavity.
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176.
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Blood travels out of the heart to the rest of the body by way of a large artery
called the ____________________.
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177.
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The ____________________ is a flap of cartilage that folds down to close off the
entrance to the larynx and trachea when you swallow.
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178.
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The ____________________ system includes the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils,
all of which play a role in protecting the body from infection.
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179.
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The functional unit of the kidney is the ____________________.
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180.
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The ____________________ is the tube that connects the bladder to the outside of
the body.
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181.
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____________________ results when wastes move very slowly through the large
intestine and too much water is absorbed from them.
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182.
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A ____________________ is a tube that leads from a kidney to the urinary
bladder.
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