Which of the following risk factors is most clearly linked to skin cancer?
exposing skin to ultraviolet radiation
Which of the following best describes the function of suppressor genes?
They control or restrict cell growth; if a suppressor gene is damaged, cell growth speeds up, thereby increasing cancer risk.
Any substance that causes cancer is called a(n)
carcinogen.
The Pap test is used to help detect which type of cancer?
cervical
Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT
use of oral contraceptives.
Carcinogens are best described as
substances or factors that mutate genes and cause cancer.
Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT
increasing his intake of red meat.
Eighty percent of the cases of liver cancer worldwide are caused by infection with
hepatitis B and C viruses.
Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?
broccoli
What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?
They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is
lung cancer.
The most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35 is _____ cancer.
testicular
The major risk factor for cervical cancer is
infection with human papillomavirus (genital warts).
The most common cancer in men is
prostate cancer.
The chief risk factor for lung cancer is
tobacco smoke.
Melanoma can occur
anywhere on the body.
Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.
False
The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age
40.
A biopsy is the removal and examination of
a small piece of body tissue.
Cancer of the uterus is called _____ cancer.
endometrial
Benign tumors are capable of invading surrounding structures and spreading to distant sites.
False
Which one of the following best describes leukemia?
malignant disease of the white blood cells
Prostate cancer can be detected by all of the following means EXCEPT
radiation.
The seven major warning signs of cancer can be remembered with the acronym
CAUTION.
A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is
diameter greater than one-quarter inch.
The primary difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor is that
malignant tumors can spread to other sites in the body.
A potentially dangerous additive found in beer, bacon, and processed lunch meats is
nitrate.
Cancer is best described as
an abnormal and uncontrollable growth of cells.
The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is
HPV.
Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are
phytochemicals.
A diet high in _____ is linked to high rates of colon and prostate cancer.
fat and meat
Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation
causes sunburn.
Which of the following is linked to the greatest number of cancer deaths?
smoking
The probable carcinogen acrylamide is found in
starch-based foods cooked at a high temperature.
Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. This means that
she can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she didn't use it.
A woman is more likely to get breast cancer if
she drinks two alcoholic beverages per day.
Testicular self-examination (TSE) should be conducted by men
monthly.
A diet high in which of the following may increase risk of prostate cancer?
dairy foods
Metastasis occurs when
cancer cells break off and invade other body parts.
A common test useful in early detection of colon cancers is
stool blood test.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute
Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?
loss of pleasure in usual activities
Homeostasis is defined as a state in which
vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level.
Which term best fits a Type A personality?
Cynical
Your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. You are experiencing
the fight-or-flight reaction.
Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?
affects body functions through the release of hormones
The sympathetic division is best defined as
a division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by almost instantly putting the body processes in high gear.
Which one of the following characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?
hostility
Which of the following is an example of an effective response to stress?
learning new skills
Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?
"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
The parasympathetic division is best defined as
a division of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic system, slowing metabolism and restoring energy supplies.
Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing
blood pressure.
Which of the following is recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?
Schedule tasks for peak efficiency.
The term stress response is best defined as
the physical and emotional changes associated with stress.
The normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome is
alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
Which of the following is NOT recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?
Try doing things yourself rather than delegating.
Stress is best defined as
the general physical and emotional state associated with the stress response.
The term stressor is best defined as
any physical or psychological event that produces stress.
The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed
allostatic load.
Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?
They have a strong external locus of control.
loss of pleasure in usual activities
Homeostasis is defined as a state in which
vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level.
Which term best fits a Type A personality?
Cynical
Your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. You are experiencing
the fight-or-flight reaction.
Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?
affects body functions through the release of hormones
The sympathetic division is best defined as
a division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by almost instantly putting the body processes in high gear.
Which one of the following characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?
hostility
Which of the following is an example of an effective response to stress?
learning new skills
Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?
"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
The parasympathetic division is best defined as
a division of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic system, slowing metabolism and restoring energy supplies.
Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing
blood pressure.
Which of the following is recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?
Schedule tasks for peak efficiency.
The term stress response is best defined as
the physical and emotional changes associated with stress.
The normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome is
alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
Which of the following is NOT recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?
Try doing things yourself rather than delegating.
Stress is best defined as
the general physical and emotional state associated with the stress response.
The term stressor is best defined as
any physical or psychological event that produces stress.
The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed
allostatic load.
Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?
They have a strong external locus of control.
Over the past 100 years, daily energy expenditure among Americans has decreased by about _____ calories.
Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by
distorted body image, in which individuals that see themselves as small and out of shape despite being muscular.
A person's ongoing internal comments and discussion is called
self-talk.
Americans today _____ compared with Americans of 100 years ago.
consume fewer complex carbohydrates
Resting metabolic rate is
the energy required to maintain vital body functions.
A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.
True
Adverse effects of ephedra include all of the following EXCEPT
lethargy.
Which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?
those who skip breakfast
The drug used to facilitate weight loss by blocking fat absorption is
orlistat.
Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.
False
Which one of the following is the largest component of metabolism?
resting metabolism
Which of the following foods is a good source of complex carbohydrates?
vegetables
Over the past 100 years, daily energy expenditure among Americans has decreased by about _____ calories.
200
On average, Americans spend more than ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.
True
According to the National Institutes of Health, about ________ of American adults are overweight.
65%
distorted body image, in which individuals that see themselves as small and out of shape despite being muscular.
A person's ongoing internal comments and discussion is called
self-talk.
Americans today _____ compared with Americans of 100 years ago.
consume fewer complex carbohydrates
Resting metabolic rate is
the energy required to maintain vital body functions.
A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.
True
Adverse effects of ephedra include all of the following EXCEPT
lethargy.
Which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?
those who skip breakfast
The drug used to facilitate weight loss by blocking fat absorption is
orlistat.
Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.
False
Which one of the following is the largest component of metabolism?
resting metabolism
Which of the following foods is a good source of complex carbohydrates?
vegetables
Over the past 100 years, daily energy expenditure among Americans has decreased by about _____ calories.
200
On average, Americans spend more than ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.
True
According to the National Institutes of Health, about ________ of American adults are overweight.
65%
Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?
Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of
calcium.
Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?
form important components of blood
Foods from plant sources usually provide ________ proteins.
incomplete
All of the following are true statements about dietary supplements EXCEPT
The potency of herbal supplements is consistent from brand to brand.
Excess protein in the diet
is changed into fat for energy storage.
Complete protein sources
supply all essential amino acids.
Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
sodium.
During high-intensity exercise, muscles primarily get their energy from
carbohydrates.
Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?
broccoli
Protein makes up all of the following EXCEPT
adipose tissue.
Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?
monounsaturated fatty acids
The Dietary Reference Intakes
are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
Which of the following is a source of incomplete protein?
beans
A by-product of hydrogenation is
trans fatty acids.
A guideline for food safety is to
cook stuffing separately from poultry.
Fiber benefits health in all of the following ways EXCEPT
lowering risk of osteoporosis.
Essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that
must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture sufficient amounts of them.
Antioxidants
protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals.
Proteins supply the body with _____ calories of energy per gram.
4
All of the following are good strategies for reducing saturated and trans fat intake EXCEPT
using stick margarine instead of vegetable oil.
Anemia is associated with a deficiency in
iron.
Minerals
help regulate body functions.
For athletes engaged in heavy strength training the ACSM and ADA recommend protein intake of
1.7 g/kg of body weight.
All of the following are examples of fat-soluble vitamins EXCEPT vitamin
B-12.
Men's diets are most likely to include less-than-recommended levels of
fruit.
Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on ________ levels.
blood glucose
Moderate alcohol intake for men is no more than _____ drink(s) per day.
2
calcium.
Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?
form important components of blood
Foods from plant sources usually provide ________ proteins.
incomplete
All of the following are true statements about dietary supplements EXCEPT
The potency of herbal supplements is consistent from brand to brand.
Excess protein in the diet
is changed into fat for energy storage.
Complete protein sources
supply all essential amino acids.
Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
sodium.
During high-intensity exercise, muscles primarily get their energy from
carbohydrates.
Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?
broccoli
Protein makes up all of the following EXCEPT
adipose tissue.
Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?
monounsaturated fatty acids
The Dietary Reference Intakes
are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
Which of the following is a source of incomplete protein?
beans
A by-product of hydrogenation is
trans fatty acids.
A guideline for food safety is to
cook stuffing separately from poultry.
Fiber benefits health in all of the following ways EXCEPT
lowering risk of osteoporosis.
Essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that
must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture sufficient amounts of them.
Antioxidants
protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals.
Proteins supply the body with _____ calories of energy per gram.
4
All of the following are good strategies for reducing saturated and trans fat intake EXCEPT
using stick margarine instead of vegetable oil.
Anemia is associated with a deficiency in
iron.
Minerals
help regulate body functions.
For athletes engaged in heavy strength training the ACSM and ADA recommend protein intake of
1.7 g/kg of body weight.
All of the following are examples of fat-soluble vitamins EXCEPT vitamin
B-12.
Men's diets are most likely to include less-than-recommended levels of
fruit.
Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on ________ levels.
blood glucose
Moderate alcohol intake for men is no more than _____ drink(s) per day.
2
The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing it to the lower chambers are called
Olympic-caliber athletes may be able to increase their metabolic rate by
2000%.
Regular physical activity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower endorphin levels.
In addition to pulse counting, one may also monitor exercise intensity by using
ratings of perceived exertion.
___________ supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
Coronary arteries
Fat is utilized as a fuel more efficiently during periods of
prolonged exercise.
The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing it to the lower chambers are called
atria.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is defined as
the basic form of energy used by cells.
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is
the best measure of the capacity of the cardiorespiratory system.
The nonoxidative energy system typically provides energy for
10–120 seconds.
The small blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins and distribute blood to all parts of the body are the
capillaries.
Excess loss of body fluid is called
dehydration.
The largest artery in the body is the
aorta.
During digestion, most carbohydrates are broken down into
glucose.
During systole, the heart is
contracting.
An appropriate exercise heart rate for an average individual is ________ of maximum heart rate.
75%
2000%.
Regular physical activity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower endorphin levels.
In addition to pulse counting, one may also monitor exercise intensity by using
ratings of perceived exertion.
___________ supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
Coronary arteries
Fat is utilized as a fuel more efficiently during periods of
prolonged exercise.
The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing it to the lower chambers are called
atria.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is defined as
the basic form of energy used by cells.
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is
the best measure of the capacity of the cardiorespiratory system.
The nonoxidative energy system typically provides energy for
10–120 seconds.
The small blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins and distribute blood to all parts of the body are the
capillaries.
Excess loss of body fluid is called
dehydration.
The largest artery in the body is the
aorta.
During digestion, most carbohydrates are broken down into
glucose.
During systole, the heart is
contracting.
An appropriate exercise heart rate for an average individual is ________ of maximum heart rate.
75%
Which of the following is an example of controlling environmental stimuli that provoke a target behavior?
Which is an example of procrastination?
I better wait until after the semester break to start my program.
Factors involved in wellness
often interact.
Physical wellness includes
learning about symptoms of disease.
Which is an example of blaming?
My workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center.
A capacity to think critically is an example of
intellectual wellness.
A low level of motivation or commitment to change an unwanted behavior may be due to
a lack of negative effects from the unwanted behavior.
A personal contract for behavior change
states your objective and gives details of your plan for behavior change.
The choices of techniques and level of effort of a behavior change program
may need to be reevaluated.
A stress barrier to a behavior change plan
may require you to learn a stress-management technique.
The key to a successful behavior change program is
a plan that sets goals.
Which of the following is an example of controlling environmental stimuli that provoke a target behavior?
studying in the library instead of near the student union snack bar
According to the transtheoretical, or "stages of change," model for making changes in your behavior, the stage that requires the greatest commitment of time and energy is
action.
Strategies that can aid in behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT
withholding rewards.
The most effective way of dealing with disease is
prevention.
When devising a strategy or plan of action, a necessary preparatory step might be
purchasing walking shoes for a fitness class.
I better wait until after the semester break to start my program.
Factors involved in wellness
often interact.
Physical wellness includes
learning about symptoms of disease.
Which is an example of blaming?
My workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center.
A capacity to think critically is an example of
intellectual wellness.
A low level of motivation or commitment to change an unwanted behavior may be due to
a lack of negative effects from the unwanted behavior.
A personal contract for behavior change
states your objective and gives details of your plan for behavior change.
The choices of techniques and level of effort of a behavior change program
may need to be reevaluated.
A stress barrier to a behavior change plan
may require you to learn a stress-management technique.
The key to a successful behavior change program is
a plan that sets goals.
Which of the following is an example of controlling environmental stimuli that provoke a target behavior?
studying in the library instead of near the student union snack bar
According to the transtheoretical, or "stages of change," model for making changes in your behavior, the stage that requires the greatest commitment of time and energy is
action.
Strategies that can aid in behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT
withholding rewards.
The most effective way of dealing with disease is
prevention.
When devising a strategy or plan of action, a necessary preparatory step might be
purchasing walking shoes for a fitness class.
People who stop exercising can expect to lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement within
People who stop exercising can expect to lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement within
2 months.
Another name for cycle training is
periodization.
Cardiorespiratory endurance is developed best by activities that
involve continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups.
Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that
involve working with resistance such as weights or performing calisthenic exercises.
Flexibility is best developed by
stretching major muscle groups regularly.
Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of
sensible diet, resistance training, and endurance exercise.
A key to improving fitness is to
exercise consistently.
Overuse or overtraining injuries are MOST likely to occur when you
increase the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration) of exercise.
Which one of the following statements about cooling down is true?
It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
Which of the following sources of fitness information is probably LEAST likely to provide useful advice?
a person who looks physically fit
An exercise stress test can determine if you have
symptoms of heart disease.
The best way to lose body fat is through
sensible diet and regular exercise.
The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of
progressive overload.
All of the following are considered skill-related fitness components EXCEPT
flexibility.
The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can realistically expect as a result of training is about
15–30%.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise intensity?
Fitness benefits occur when a person exercises harder than his or her normal level of activity.
2 months.
Another name for cycle training is
periodization.
Cardiorespiratory endurance is developed best by activities that
involve continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups.
Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that
involve working with resistance such as weights or performing calisthenic exercises.
Flexibility is best developed by
stretching major muscle groups regularly.
Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of
sensible diet, resistance training, and endurance exercise.
A key to improving fitness is to
exercise consistently.
Overuse or overtraining injuries are MOST likely to occur when you
increase the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration) of exercise.
Which one of the following statements about cooling down is true?
It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
Which of the following sources of fitness information is probably LEAST likely to provide useful advice?
a person who looks physically fit
An exercise stress test can determine if you have
symptoms of heart disease.
The best way to lose body fat is through
sensible diet and regular exercise.
The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of
progressive overload.
All of the following are considered skill-related fitness components EXCEPT
flexibility.
The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can realistically expect as a result of training is about
15–30%.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise intensity?
Fitness benefits occur when a person exercises harder than his or her normal level of activity.
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