FH Test 3

Which US population group has the highest risk of hypertension?

African Americans

Stroke is due to a blockage of ________.

blood flow to the brain

A series of irregular heartbeats is known as ________.

arrythmia

Most people who have strokes are over the age of ________.

55

When the vessels that supply the heart are blocked due to plaque, the condition is termed ________.

atherosclerosis/CHD

What is the recommended minimum level of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to reduce the risk of CHD?

150

Men between the ages of ________ are at greater risk than women for developing cardiovascular disease.

20-50

Which type of vitamin is required to help the body eliminate homocysteine (a contributor to atherosclerosis) from the body?

B

Regular endurance exercise is considered the key to reduce the likelihood of CVD. What is considered the best frequency for exercise to reduce this risk?

3 or more times a week

What is the percentage of individuals that said that they had witnessed someone being bullied by another student?

42

An ongoing level of stress that results in the body not being able to respond appropriately to stress is known as ________.

allostatic load

According to Selye, the body is most susceptible to disease during the ________ of the general adaptation syndrome.

exhaustaion

Which air pollutant binds with hemoglobin and reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity?

carbon monoxide

Stress fractures are most likely to occur in ________.

long bones of foot

The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one in ________ people suffers from hypertension.

3

What is the percentage of adults of the age of 20 that have a blood cholesterol level above 240 mg/dL?

12

Regular exercise has been shown to improve blood ________ profiles in most people.

lipid

Individuals with Type ________ personalities are usually impatient, competitive, aggressive, and highly motivated.

A

Which personality type is associated with an increased risk for heart disease?

D

Which system is primarily responsible for releasing stress hormones like cortisol?
A) Nervous system
B) Endocrine system
C) Respiratory system
D) Digestive system

Endocrine

Cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately how many deaths in the U.S.?
A) 1 in 10
B) 1 in 3
C) 1 in 5
D) 1 in 2

c

An LDL level above ________ mg/dL increases risk for cardiovascular disease.

A) 40

B) 60

C) 100

D) 130

D

Hypertension is defined as blood pressure greater than:
A) 120/80
B) 130/80
C) 140/90
D) 110/70

B

Heat illness is likely when body temperature exceeds:
A) 100°F
B) 102°F
C) 105°F
D) 108°F

C

Why is evaporation less effective in humid conditions?
A) Sweat production stops
B) Air temperature is too low
C) Sweat cannot evaporate efficiently
D) Blood flow decreases

C

A loss of ________ body weight from sweat can significantly decrease performance.
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 5%
D) 10%

B

How much water is recommended per pound of body weight lost?

A) 0.25 L

B) 0.5 L

C) 1 L

D) 2 L

B

Heat acclimatization typically takes about:

A) 2–3 days

B) 5–7 days

C) 10–12 days

D) 1 month

C

Acute mountain sickness is caused by:

A) Excess heat

B) Dehydration

C) Lack of oxygen

D) High sodium

C

Which air pollutant reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen?

A) Ozone

B) Nitrogen

C) Carbon monoxide

D) Oxygen

C

What does RICE stand for in injury management?

A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

B) Recovery, Injury, Care, Exercise

C) Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

D) Repair, Ice, Control, Endurance

A

Which hormones are classified as catecholamines?

A) Insulin and glucagon

B) Cortisol and melatonin

C) Epinephrine and norepinephrine

D) Testosterone and estrogen

C

Which is an objective way to measure stress?

A) Journaling

B) Questionnaire

C) HRV

D) Talking to friends

C

Normal body temperature is approximately:

A) 96°F

B) 97°F

C) 98.6°F

D) 100°F

C

A 2% loss in body weight from sweat results in:

A) Improved performance

B) No change

C) Decreased performance

D) Increased strength

c

Heat stroke is characterized by:

A) Sweating heavily

B) Cool skin

C) No sweating and hot skin

D) Mild fatigue

C

Ozone primarily affects the:
A) Heart
B) Lungs
C) Muscles
D) Bones

B

Which type of stress is short-term and immediate?

A) Chronic

B) Acute

C) Cumulative

D) Persistent

B

All stress responses produce:

A) Different physiological effects

B) The same physiological responses

C) Only emotional responses

D) Only hormonal responses

B

Which of the following is a subjective method of measuring stress?
A) HRV
B) Cortisol levels
C) Questionnaire
D) Blood pressure

C

ecommended sodium intake for hypertension prevention is LESS than:

A) 3,000 mg

B) 2,500 mg

C) 2,000 mg

D) 1,500 mg

D (DASH diet)

Which condition involves impaired glucose metabolism?

A) Hypertension

B) Dyslipidemia

C) Diabetes

D) Atherosclerosis

C

Which condition is caused by reduced blood flow leading to tissue death?

A) Hypertension

B) Heart attack

C) Diabetes

D) Obesity

B

Which cooling method depends on moving air or water?

A) Evaporation

B) Convection

C) Radiation

D) Conduction

B

Which condition results from overhydration and low sodium levels?

A) Dehydration

B) Heat stroke

C) Hyponatremia

D) Hypothermia

C

At high altitude, the body compensates by:

A) Slowing breathing

B) Hyperventilating

C) Reducing heart rate

D) Sweating more

B