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Genetic research and testing includes __________.

A
the Human Genome Project
B
gene therapy
C
genetically engineering drugs
D
all of the above
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Screen time includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
watching television after school
B
participating in regular health screenings
C
playing video games with friends
D
checking friends' status updates on the computer
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A well chosen lifetime activity is something that should hold a person's interest for a long time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Why should senior citizens perform balance exercises?

A
to build muscle tissue
B
to reduce chances of falls
C
to build overall endurance
D
to reduce "staying power"
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Which of these statements describes the role of information for genetic diseases?

A
It's nice to know about the diseases, but it doesn't affect the outcomes.
B
Information can help us to understand and manage genetic diseases.
C
Information is only important after the disease appears.
D
Information can be used to cure most genetic diseases.
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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive.

A
T
B
F
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Ryan has never been very competitive, and he prefers to go on leisurely backpacking trips. Which of the following factors is influencing his activity selection?

A
cost
B
personality
C
environment
D
equipment
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Gene testing is foolproof since it scans the building blocks of humans.

A
T
B
F
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Jerry has not worked out in several years. He has experienced some health issues and is realizing the importance of incorporating physical activity into his lifestyle again. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for his fitness level?

A
running several 400-meter sprints
B
jogging for three miles
C
walking for 30 minutes around the neighborhood
D
participating in a high-intensity cycling class
33

The leading causes of death in the United States can be prevented or greatly reduced by maintaining proper fitness levels.

A
T
B
F
34

Living a sedentary lifestyle is a health risk.

A
T
B
F
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The components of lifetime fitness include all of the following components EXCEPT:

A
regular exercise
B
proper nutrition
C
healthy lifestyle choices
D
weekly acupuncture sessions
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Which of the following statements BEST describes DNA?

A
DNA are the same as genes.
B
All living things contain DNA.
C
There are three bases that compose DNA.
D
Billions of people in the world have the same genetic code.
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Which of the following are types of hereditary disorders?

A
single-gene and chromosomal
B
complex and duplex
C
single-gene and duplex
D
all of the above
38

Being unable to play tennis due to extreme heat is an example of a(n) __________.

A
cost factor
B
personality factor
C
equipment factor
D
environmental factor
39

Which development changes are associated with puberty?

A
social changes
B
emotional changes
C
mental changes
D
physical changes
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As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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