The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.
What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?A.inefficient blood flowB.increased artery elasticityC.arterial plaque depositionD.reduced blood clotting
When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.A.more cholesterolB.more LDLC.a high ratio of LDL to HDLD.more HDL
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.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke? A. Trouble walking or speaking B. Paralysis on one side of the body C. Numbness on one side of the body D. Paralysis or numbness in both sides of the body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
What distinguishes high blood pressure from conditions such as arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis? A. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis can't be treated with medication. B. High blood pressure is identified by chest pain. C. High blood pressure can't be treated with medication. D. High blood pressure doesn't always have symptoms. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because __________.A.it kills people while they sleepB.there is no treatment for itC.it generally has no symptomsD.if affects the voice box first
In the human body, the larynx is attached to the trachea.
The aorta carries blood out of the heart to the rest of the body. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a type of cardiovascular disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Optimal cardiorespiratory fitness requires a BMI of __________.A.18.5 to 24.9B.25.0 to 29.9C.30.0 to 39.9D.40.0 to 49.9 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Each lung is fed oxygen by a separate bronchus.
How is blood pressure in the body affected by exercise?A.systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure decreasesB.systolic pressure decreases, diastolic pressure remains constantC.systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constantD.systolic pressure remains constant, diastolic pressure increases
Female gains in body fat starting around puberty can result in a cycle of diminished physical fitness.
Once entering the nose, air moves through both the pharynx and larynx.
The human cardiovascular system is considered closed because __________.A.blood is continuously circulated in the body.B.blood provides nutrients to organs.C.blood collects oxygen from the lungsD.there are no holes for blood to enter or leave the system
What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis?A.Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots.B.Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.C.Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow.D.Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.
Increasing cardiorespiratory fitness levels is difficult for experienced athletes because __________.A.they are not motivated to increase their levels of cardiorespiratory fitnessB.they cannot commit the training time to increase their cardiorespiratory fitnessC.they have already achieved high levels of cardiorespiratory fitnessD.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
High levels of cholesterol can first lead directly to __________.A.strokesB.arteriosclerosisC.heart attacksD.heart failure
The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle.
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