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Why are slow-twitch muscles more beneficial than fast-twitch muscles for cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
Slow-twitch muscles are longer and thicker than fast-twitch muscles.
B
Slow-twitch muscles need less blood to contract than fast-twitch muscles.
C
Slow-twitch muscles need more recovery time between exercise sessions than fast-twitch muscles.
D
Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles.
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Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?

A
They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.
B
They have a small amount of surface area.
C
They are found on the end of bronchioles.
D
They are comprised of millions of cells.
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What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?

A
inefficient blood flow
B
increased artery elasticity
C
arterial plaque deposition
D
reduced blood clotting
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of swimming?

A
joints supported in water
B
full-body exercise
C
good exercise for cross-training
D
burn less than 400 calories per hour
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When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.

A
more cholesterol
B
more LDL
C
a high ratio of LDL to HDL
D
more HDL
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If you were running a marathon, which type of muscle fibers would be most useful to you?

A
slow-twitch
B
fast-twitch, type I A
C
intermediate-twitch, type II B
D
slow-intermediate twitch, type I B
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One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________.

A
without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live
B
the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move
C
the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system
D
the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body
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When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.

A
more cholesterol
B
more LDL
C
a high ratio of LDL to HDL
D
more HDL
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Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance?

A
high jumping
B
long distance running
C
sprinting
D
throwing a fast ball
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The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

A
T
B
F
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With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________.

A
connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use
B
damage from everyday use and injuries that accumulate over time
C
disconnections between motor nerves and muscle fibers
D
difficulties that occur during muscle growth and repair
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Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance?

A
lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions
B
lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions
C
lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions
D
lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions
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Maggie plans a workout for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday where she lifts weights that cover all of her major muscle groups. She will lift the most weight that she can handle and still control her form. Her plan is to do seven repetitions and three sets of each exercise. What would be the results after Maggie participated in this workout for more than six months?

A
Maggie would build muscular endurance because she has chosen a low number of sets.
B
Maggie would build muscular strength because of the weight sets and repetitions she has chosen.
C
Maggie would build muscular strength because she has chosen such a heavy weight.
D
Maggie would gain muscular endurance because of the amount of repetitions she is performing.
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During exercise, an individual's heart rate tends to increase steadily until __________.

A
the athletic activity is completed and the cool down begins
B
the individual begins to use advanced breathing techniques
C
a level of consistent intensity has been reached
D
none of the above
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Which of the following factors are incorporated into the FITT principle of weight training?

A
function, intensity, type, and timeline for exercise
B
frequency of exercise, intensity, time allotted, and type of exercise
C
fitness goals, interests of the person, techniques, and time allotted
D
frequency, interests of the person, technical abilities, time commitment
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Without the skeletal system, the body could not carry oxygen in the blood.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts?

A
It allows the muscles to store more energy.
B
It allows you to focus on other muscle groups.
C
It allows the muscles time to heal.
D
It allows the muscles to properly overload.
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Which of the following is the BEST example of increasing the intensity of a workout?

A
running one mile further than normal
B
running one mile faster than normal
C
running one mile more every other workout
D
jogging for three miles
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Which of the following methods is the most effective in determining muscular strength if you do not want to worry about selecting the wrong weight?

A
maxing out
B
absolute method
C
predicting 1 RM
D
calisthenic method
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Communication between a spotter and lifter should take place __________.

A
before lifting
B
during the last set
C
at all times
D
while planning the routine

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