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The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

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Making it a point to work out with a friend is an example of a fitness goal.

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In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?

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In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best.
B
Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.
C
Exercising one hour before eating is best.
D
Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.
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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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According to the exercise principle of balance, a workout should __________.

A
address all components of fitness
B
focus on balance and coordination
C
target specific areas for improvement
D
vary exercise activities over time
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Why is it important to keep your back and neck straight while performing a hamstring stretch?

A
You can't touch your toes with your neck and back bent.
B
Arching the neck and back puts stress on the spine.
C
Bending the back turns this into a spine stretch.
D
The hamstring is only stretched when the back is straight.
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning stretching techniques?

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Ballistic stretching exercises never involve bouncing.
B
You should always stretch before warming up.
C
Ballistic stretching exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly.
D
Not all ballistic stretches require supervision.
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How is blood pressure in the body affected by exercise?

A
systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure decreases
B
systolic pressure decreases, diastolic pressure remains constant
C
systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constant
D
systolic pressure remains constant, diastolic pressure increases
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What exercises should you perform if your goal is to improve flexibility of your chest and side muscles?

A
hip flexor and side stretch
B
shoulder stretch and chest and arm bends
C
side stretch and chest and arm bends
D
hamstring stretch and calf stretch
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What characterizes static stretching?

A
having a partner hold limbs in a stretch position
B
assuming and holding a stretch position
C
bouncing while in a stretch position
D
using a tool or object to increase a stretch
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Which of the following activities BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

A
The stretch involves using an external object to increase muscle strength.
B
The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction.
C
The stretch involves bouncing to extend beyond the normal range of motion.
D
The stretch involves performing slow, deliberate motions to reduce muscle tightness.
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It is best to eat within an hour of exercising.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an anaerobic exercise?

A
sprinting
B
long distance running
C
push-ups
D
none of the above
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The muscular and cardiovascular systems can both be overloaded during exercise.

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Increasing cardiorespiratory fitness levels is difficult for experienced athletes because __________.

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they are not motivated to increase their levels of cardiorespiratory fitness
B
they cannot commit the training time to increase their cardiorespiratory fitness
C
they have already achieved high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness
D
none of the above
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What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

A
consulting the Internet for exercise plans
B
asking around at a local gym
C
assessing your current level of fitness
D
asking a health-conscious friend
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Which stretching exercise is usually NOT recommended for most people other than professional athletes?

A
static stretching
B
dynamic stretching
C
isometric stretching
D
ballistic stretching
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Air is warmed and moisten as it moves through both the mouth and nasal passages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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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 lungs
D
there are no holes for blood to enter or leave the system
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Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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