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Semester Exam Study Guide (Chapters 4-6, 14-18)



Multiple Choice: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

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.
 

 2. 

The amount of weight you can lift is one measure of
A.
muscular endurance.
C.
flexibility.
B.
muscular strength.
D.
cardiovascular endurance.
 

 3. 

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.
 

 4. 

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.
 

 5. 

Swimming, running, brisk walking, and cross-country skiing are all forms of
A.
anaerobic exercise.
C.
aerobic exercise.
B.
isokinetic exercise.
D.
isometric exercise.
 

 6. 

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.
 

 7. 

Dehydration is
A.
reduced heart rate.
C.
excessive water loss.
B.
lack of sweat.
D.
excessive sugar intake.
 

 8. 

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.
 

 9. 

Which of the following IS a possible side-effect of steroids?
A.
mood swings
B.
acne
C.
sexual underdevelopment
D.
all of the above
 

 10. 

Muscle cramps are a possible effect of...
A.
dehydration.
C.
application of light pressure.
B.
hypothermia.
D.
immobilization.
 

 11. 

Unusual weight gain or loss and sterility can result from...
A.
dehydration.
C.
anabolic steroid use.
B.
excessive heat loss.
D.
inadequate rest.
 

 12. 

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.
 

 13. 

A sedentary lifestyle WILL NOT lead to...
A.
low cholesterol.
C.
diabetes.
B.
cardiovascular disease.
D.
osteoporosis.
 

 14. 

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.
 

 15. 

A major source of energy for your body comes from
A.
water.
C.
carbohydrates.
B.
minerals.
D.
vitamins.
 

 16. 

An example of a food that contains complete proteins is
A.
peas.
C.
fish.
B.
fruit.
D.
brown rice.
 

 17. 

One major function of proteins is
A.
producing nerve tissue.
C.
making new cells.
B.
transporting vitamins.
D.
carrying waste from cells.
 

 18. 

Hunger is
A.
a learned response.
B.
a desire for food.
C.
a response to stretched stomach walls.
D.
a physical need for food.
 

 19. 

Complex carbohydrates are found in
A.
milk.
C.
potatoes.
B.
sugarcane.
D.
fruit.
 

 20. 

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.
 

 21. 

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.
 

 22. 

The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
A.
protein.
C.
a complex carbohydrate.
B.
water.
D.
vitamin C.
 

 23. 

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
 

 24. 

Generally, more calories are needed by people who
A.
are less active.
C.
have less muscle mass.
B.
are more active
D.
are older.
 

 25. 

Which of the following supplies the most calories per gram?
A.
fats
B.
proteins
C.
carbohydrates
 

 26. 

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.
 

 27. 

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
 

 28. 

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.
 

 29. 

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.
 

 30. 

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.
 

 31. 

Which of the following is a nutrient-dense food?
A.
doughnuts
C.
french fries
B.
nachos & cheese
D.
mixed vegetables
 

 32. 

A repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight is called
A.
anorexia nervosa.
C.
fasting.
B.
a fad diet.
D.
weight cycling.
 

 33. 

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.
 

 34. 

The way you see your body is your
A.
body image.
C.
healthy weight.
B.
weight management.
D.
BMI.
 

 35. 

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.
 

 36. 

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
 

 37. 

Moles are spots on the skin that contain extra
A.
dermis.
C.
sebum.
B.
melanin.
D.
sebaceous glands.
 

 38. 

The pink tissue that holds your teeth in place is the
A.
dentin.
B.
pulp.
C.
cementum.
D.
gum.
 

 39. 

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.
 

 40. 

The dark center in the middle of the iris through which light passes is the…
A.
retina.
B.
lens.
C.
cornea.
D.
pupil.
 

 41. 

Which condition leads to permanent loss of vision?
A.
macular degeneration
C.
myopia
B.
strabismus
D.
astigmatism
 

 42. 

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.
 

 43. 

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
 

 44. 

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
 

 45. 

What part of your eye gives it its color?
A.
lens
B.
cornea
C.
retina
D.
iris
 

 46. 

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.
 

 47. 

Bone density measurements can help detect the onset of
A.
bursitis.
C.
scoliosis.
B.
osteoporosis.
D.
arthritis.
 

 48. 

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
 

 49. 

What type of bone is the shoulder blade?
A.
short
C.
long
B.
irregular
D.
flat
 

 50. 

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
 

 51. 

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
 

 52. 

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
 

 53. 

Muscles that remain unused for a period of time will become
A.
torn.
C.
ossified.
B.
toned.
D.
atrophied.
 

 54. 

Which of the following is a part of a neuron?
A.
cell body
C.
axon
B.
dendrite
D.
all of the above
 

 55. 

The neurons that exit the spinal cord and carry messages to muscles are
A.
interneurons.
C.
motor neurons.
B.
sensory neurons.
D.
nerve impulses.
 

 56. 

Which of the following is an inherited disorder that affects blood clotting?
A.
varicose veins
C.
hemophilia
B.
leukemia
D.
anemia
 

 57. 

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.
 

 58. 

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
 

 59. 

Which is the best description of alveoli?
A.
muscles in the chest cavity
C.
branching passageways
B.
thin-walled air sacs
D.
large airways
 

 60. 

Plasma consists mostly of
A.
waste matter from cells.
C.
nutrients.
B.
water.
D.
proteins and salts.
 

 61. 

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.
 

 62. 

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.
 

 63. 

For what action do you need your larynx?
A.
to cool your body temperature
C.
to breathe
B.
to talk
D.
to eat
 

 64. 

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
 

 65. 

What is the main function of the digestive system?
A.
digestion
B.
absorption
C.
elimination
D.
all of the above
 

 66. 

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system are called
A.
peristalsis.
C.
absorption.
B.
mastication.
D.
digestion.
 

 67. 

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.
 

 68. 

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
 

 69. 

Which condition is the result of crystallization of salts in the urine?
A.
nephritis
C.
uremia
B.
cystitis
D.
kidney stones
 

 70. 

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
 

 71. 

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.
 

 72. 

The thyroid, adrenal, and pineal glands are all part of the
A.
endocrine system.
C.
nervous system.
B.
reproductive system.
D.
immune system.
 

 73. 

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
 

 74. 

Male reproductive cells are called
A.
gonads.
C.
sperm.
B.
semen.
D.
testes.
 

 75. 

Sperm are produced in the
A.
ovum.
C.
penis.
B.
semen.
D.
testes.
 

 76. 

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.
 

 77. 

Eggs move to the uterus through the
A.
vagina.
C.
fallopian tubes.
B.
cervix.
D.
endometrium.
 

 78. 

The joining of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell is called
A.
fertilization.
C.
circumcision.
B.
sexual intercourse.
D.
ejaculation.
 

 79. 

Which organ nourishes the fertilized ovum?
A.
vagina
C.
ovary
B.
fallopian tube
D.
uterus
 

 80. 

The shedding of the uterine lining is referred to as
A.
ovulation.
C.
vaginosis.
B.
endometriosis.
D.
menstruation.
 

Matching
 
 
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
 

 81. 

the ability of muscles to perform over long periods of time without becoming fatigued
 

 82. 

the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
 

 83. 

a condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
 

 84. 

the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active
 

 85. 

a way of life that involves little physical activity
 

 86. 

injury to the ligament around a joint
 
 
Match each item with the correct term below.
A.
appetite
D.
nutrients
B.
calories
E.
nutrition
C.
vitamins
F.
cross-contamination
 

 87. 

The process by which the body takes in and uses food
 

 88. 

The units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
 

 89. 

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
 

 90. 

compounds that help regulate the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
 

 91. 

A desire, rather than a need, to eat
 

 92. 

the spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another
 
 
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
 

 93. 

process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens
 

 94. 

A(n) ____ on a food package will indicate the number of calories of fat per serving and the number of servings per container.
 

 95. 

a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods
 

 96. 

complex carbohydrates found in the tough, stringy parts of some foods
 

 97. 

starches and sugars in foods
 

 98. 

substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect
 

 99. 

The ____ on a food product indicates the last date the product should be sold.
 

 100. 

The ____ on a food product indicates the last date you should use the product.
 
 
A.
lacto-ovo vegetarianism
C.
ovo vegetarianism
B.
lacto vegetarianism
D.
vegan
 

 101. 

vegetarian eating plan that includes eggs and dairy
 

 102. 

vegetarian eating plan that includes eggs
 

 103. 

vegetarian eating plan that includes only foods from plant sources
 

 104. 

vegetarian eating plan that includes dairy
 
 
A.
epidermis
E.
cornea
B.
ossicles
F.
dandruff
C.
periodontal disease
G.
tartar
D.
cochlea
 

 105. 

The organ of hearing in the inner ear where nerve impulses are generated in response to sound waves.
 

 106. 

an inflammation of the periodontal structures
 

 107. 

the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living and dead cells
 

 108. 

a condition in which dead skin cells are shed from the scalp as sticky, white flakes
 

 109. 

three small bones linked together that connect the eardrum to the inner ear
 

 110. 

a transparent tissue that bends and focuses light before it enters the lens
 

 111. 

the substance formed when plaque hardens
 
 
Match each item to the correct term below.
A.
cartilage
D.
torn cartilage
B.
ligaments
E.
tendon
C.
osteoporosis
F.
dislocation
 

 112. 

Arthroscopic surgery can be used to treat ____, a common sports injury.
 

 113. 

a strong, flexible connective tissue found in your nose and ears
 

 114. 

a band of connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
 

 115. 

the condition when a bone slips out of its normal position, is usually accompanied by torn ligaments.
 

 116. 

a fibrous cord that attaches bone to muscle
 

 117. 

Consumption of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus can help reduce the risk of ____.
 
 
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
 

 118. 

a disease in which neurons are destroyed, characterized by confusion and memory loss
 

 119. 

a disease in which the myelin sheath that surrounds axons is destroyed
 

 120. 

a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
 

 121. 

a group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain
 

 122. 

the natural tension in the fibers of a muscle
 

 123. 

the largest and most complex part of the brain
 

 124. 

nerve cells
 
 
Match each item to the correct term below.
A.
arteries
D.
platelets
B.
lymph
E.
veins
C.
plasma
 

 125. 

blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
 

 126. 

cells that prevent the body’s loss of blood
 

 127. 

the fluid in which other parts of blood are suspended
 

 128. 

the clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
 

 129. 

blood vessels that return blood to the heart
 
 
Match each item to the correct term below.
A.
asthma
D.
pneumonia
B.
emphysema
E.
tuberculosis
C.
leukemia
F.
bronchitis
 

 130. 

inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection
 

 131. 

is a type of cancer that makes patients very susceptible to infection.
 

 132. 

condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles narrow
 

 133. 

inflammation of the bronchi
 

 134. 

contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, has inactive and active phases
 

 135. 

a disease that progressively destroys the walls of the alveoli
 
 
Match each item to the correct term below.
A.
absorption
D.
digestion
B.
chyme
E.
mastication
C.
bile
F.
gastric juices
 

 136. 

The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, called ____, allows the nutrients in foods to be used by your body.
 

 137. 

____ of nutrients from food occurs primarily in the small intestine.
 

 138. 

In the stomach, food is converted into a substance called ____.
 

 139. 

Pepsin is an enzyme found in the ____ in the stomach.
 

 140. 

The primary function of teeth is the ____, or chewing of food.
 

 141. 

A yellow-green, bitter fluid important in the breakdown and absorption of fats.
 
 
Match each term with the correct definition below.
A.
appendicitis
E.
peptic ulcer
B.
cystitis
F.
heartburn
C.
hiatal hernia
G.
urethritis
D.
indigestion
 

 142. 

A feeling of discomfort in the upper abdomen
 

 143. 

A condition in which part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm
 

 144. 

An inflammation of the appendix
 

 145. 

A sore in the lining of the digestive tract.
 

 146. 

A burning sensation in the center of the chest
 

 147. 

the inflammation of the urethra
 

 148. 

an inflammation of the bladder
 
 
Match each term with the correct definition below.
A.
adrenal glands
D.
parathyroid glands
B.
gonads
E.
pancreas
C.
hormones
F.
thyroid gland
 

 149. 

Another name for the ovaries and testes is ____.
 

 150. 

Chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate many of your body’s functions are called ____.
 

 151. 

Glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies
 

 152. 

Glands that regulate the body’s calcium and phosphorus balance
 

 153. 

a gland that produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth
 

 154. 

Gland that regulates the level of glucose in the blood
 
 
Match each term with the correct definition below.
A.
epididymis
E.
vagina
B.
fallopian tubes
F.
semen
C.
scrotum
G.
penis
D.
cervix
 

 155. 

the opening to the uterus
 

 156. 

Sperm mature and are stored in the ____.
 

 157. 

an external skin sac that contains the testes
 

 158. 

a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
 

 159. 

a pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the ovum
 

 160. 

a thick fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system
 

 161. 

a tube-shaped organ that extends from the trunk of the body just above the testes
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 162. 

Lifting weights, doing push-ups, and sprinting are examples of ____________________ activities.
 

 

 163. 

In an ____________________ exercise, muscles contract but very little body movement takes place.
 

 

 164. 

A(n) ____________________ is any product that contains one or more vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary substances that may be lacking in the diet.
 

 

 165. 

____________________ eat mostly or only plant foods.
 

 

 166. 

____________________ is a term used to describe a person who is lighter than the standard for the person's height.
 

 

 167. 

A person who is ____________________ is overweight due to excess body fat.
 

 

 168. 

A(n) ____________________ is a weight-loss plan that is popular for only a short time.
 

 

 169. 

A person with ____________________ binges, then purges their digestive system.
 

 

 170. 

The outermost layer of your skin is the ____________________.
 

 

 171. 

Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to ____________________, a form of skin cancer.
 

 

 172. 

____________________, the hardest material in your body, covers a tooth's crown.
 

 

 173. 

The ____________________ is the layer of cells that lines the back of the eye.
 

 

 174. 

At the end of the ear canal is a thin membrane called the ____________________.
 

 

 175. 

The ____________________, a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity, forms the base of the chest cavity.
 

 

 176. 

Blood travels out of the heart to the rest of the body by way of a large artery called the ____________________.
 

 

 177. 

The ____________________ is a flap of cartilage that folds down to close off the entrance to the larynx and trachea when you swallow.
 

 

 178. 

The ____________________ system includes the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils, all of which play a role in protecting the body from infection.
 

 

 179. 

The functional unit of the kidney is the ____________________.
 

 

 180. 

The ____________________ is the tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body.
 

 

 181. 

____________________ results when wastes move very slowly through the large intestine and too much water is absorbed from them.
 

 

 182. 

A ____________________ is a tube that leads from a kidney to the urinary bladder.
 

 



 
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