Movement and Coordination
Give an example of a gliding joint in your body.
Wrist or ankle
True or False: The pancreas is a structure of the respiratory system.
False
True or False: Lifting weights and vigorous exercise should be performed everyday.
False
True or False: Blood vessels are found in the dermis, but not the epidermis.
True
Someone who has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep may have _______.
Insomnia
A ______ is another name for a nerve cell.
neuron
______ are the smallest blood vessels and exchange materials between blood and body cells.
Capillaries
What component of fitness receives the most benefit from jogging?
Cardiorespiratory endurance
_______ is the hardest material in the body and covers the crown of the tooth.
Enamel
How might wisdom teeth create structural issues for some people?
May cause teeth to become overcrowded; could lead to gum infections
What is the term used to describe the conversion of cartilage to bone?
Which of the following is an example of a respiratory infection? Pneumonia; Asthma; Stroke
Pneumonia
The RICE method is effective for treating what injuries?
Strains and sprains
Bonus: State the term for each letter of the RICE acronym
Which of the following is the transparent structure that covers the front of the eye?
Pupil; Lens; Retina; Cornea
Cornea
Explain the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance.
Strength is measured by how much force your muscles can produce in a particular movement.
Endurance is measured by how long your muscles can perform and exercise without tiring.
What are the three major parts of the brain (central nervous system)?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
Bonus: which one controls memory and reasoning?
Name the four main components of blood.
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
Bonus: Which one is the responsible for the transport of oxygen?
Describe and demonstrate an isometric exercise.
(Any exercise focusing on the contraction of muscles with minimal movement in the rest of the body)
What are two things that your skin does to keep you cool when you are hot outside?
Sweat; pores and blood vessels widen to increase air flow
Describe the benefits of physical activity for three different systems of the body.
Skeletal system - strengthens bones and ligaments to bear weight
Cardiovascular system - strengthens heart; lowers blood pressure and resting heart rate
etc.
Name the three types of muscle and categorize each as voluntary or involuntary.
Smooth and cardiac - involuntary
Skeletal - voluntary
What is a heart disease closely associated with high cholesterol levels?
Atherosclerosis
What are the four components of the FITT formula?
F - Frequency
I - Intensity
T - Time
T - Type
What are the causes and effects of each of the following vision problems: nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism?
Nearsightedness - caused by elongated eyeball; trouble seeing far away objects
Farsightedness - caused by shortened eyeball; trouble seeing close up objects
Astigmatism - caused by uneven curvature of lens or cornea; distorted vision
Describe the pathway of a red blood cell throughout the cardiovascular system starting in the right atrium.
Right atrium > Right ventricle > Lungs > Left atrium > Left ventricle > Body