Setting Healthy Goals — Cumulative exam Answers

What distinguishes first class levers from both second and third class levers?A.The fulcrum is between the load and effort.B.There is a fulcrum on both sides of the load.C.Greater effort is required to move the load.D.The first class lever is not found in the human body.

Which of the following is NOT an example of skill-related fitness?A.reaction timeB.balanceC.flexibilityD.coordination

Making positive lifestyle choices will __________.A.make you the most popular person at schoolB.not allow you to have friends because everyone will think you aren't coolC.only be possible if your parents made positive lifestyle choicesD.result in a healthier life

Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea.

Which statement BEST describes how the body moves? A. Skeletal muscles, which are made of fibers, nerves, and blood vessels, contract in order to make the body move. B. Cardiac and smooth muscles are made of muscle fibers, nerves, and cartilage and are responsible for all movement in the body. C. Smooth muscles, which are made of blood vessels, fibers, and nerves, allow for all activities that use slow-twitch muscle fibers. D. Skeletal muscles, which are made of tendons, nerves, and fibers, line the body cavities and allow for support and movement. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Select the statement that correctly describes multiple sclerosis. A. This fatal disease leads to severe and progressive memory loss. B. This fatal disease attacks the peripheral nervous system. C. This nonfatal disease is characterized by severe memory loss. D. This nonfatal disease disrupts the central nervous system (CNS). Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is the BEST order of workout activities?A.stretch, warm-up, workout, stretchB.warm-up, stretch, workout, stretchC.stretch, warm-up, workoutD.warm-up, workout, stretch

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of what nutrition is responsible for? A. normal functioning of only a few organs B. growth C. production of energy D. maintenance of life Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is an example of an acceptable time to ignore the rules and etiquette of a sport? A. when no one else notices B. when nobody really gets hurt C. when the outcome of the game isn't affected D. it's never acceptable to ignore rules and etiquette Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following terms describes the straightening of a joint, rather than the bending?A.flexionB.hyperextensionC.extensionD.none of the above

Which of these team sports affects both health-related fitness and skill-related fitness? A. basketball B. volleyball C. flag football D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Joe and Pete are at the batting range and find out that Joe can hit the ball much farther than Pete. Based on this information, what might we conclude? A. Joe would also beat Pete in a distance race because Joe has more muscular endurance. B. Joe would also beat Pete in an arm wrestling competition because Joe has more muscular strength. C. Pete would beat Joe in a distance throwing competition because he has better muscular endurance. D. Pete would beat Joe in a weight-lifting competition because he has better muscular strength. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Maxing out means performing the most repetitions possible with a set weight to determine your muscular endurance.

Stiff muscles are characterized by __________.A.painful contractionsB.above average strengthC.a limited range of motionD.above average flexibility

Which statement BEST describes the process for participating in a physical activity?A.build endurance, make goals, improve agilityB.become physically fit, develop strategies, learn techniques for improvingC.visualize daily, watch the sport on TV, practice D.become competitive, reduce distractions, improve endurance

Which of the following requires the action of a first class lever in the body?A.jumpingB.push-upsC.wavingD.nodding

Why does the heart automatically adjust the flow of blood to match activity levels? A. Extreme activity damages blood cells and the body needs replacements. B. The heart requires more oxygen when exercising. C. It reduces the level of oxygen in the blood. D. Organs and muscles require more blood under stress. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Modifying the game for less skilled players includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. giving extra chances to players who struggle B. rotating teams more frequently C. selecting teams based on height D. altering the rules of the game to accommodate others Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During a medical screening, lung capacity testing is a standard procedure.

Staying upright during vigorous physical activity is BEST described as having good __________.A.balanceB.flexibilityC.agilityD.reaction time