Health
The relative incidence of a particular Disease
Morbidity
Type of neuron that carries impulses from peripheral to the brain
Afferent Neuron
What are two functions of the skeletal system
1) Structural framework
2) protects underlying organs
3) lever system
4) storage area for minerals
5) Red blood cell formation
Primary component of the Pulmonary
Lungs
At high-intensity exercise, the primary substrate utilized is
Carbohydrate
Leading cause of death in 2013
Heart Disease
What consists of the central nervous system
Brian and spinal cord
This vessel is involved with gas exchange
Capillaires
How many Kcals per gram of fat?
9Kcal/g
What is an advantage of living at altitude
Increase in RBC and arterial O2
Activities of daily living including all movement that humans perform
Physical Activity
This type of muscle contraction occurs when there is no change in length
Isometric
This generates an electrical signal to to initiate the heart to contract
SA node
What does Anabolic effects mean
Development of skeletal muscle
Stressful situations activate what branch of the ANS?
Sympathetic
Number one predictor of all cause mortality
Physical inactivity
What is an isokinetic movement?
Constant speed
Why is it harder to breath at altitude
Decreased barometric pressure
What type of individual has the greatest risk of developing an upper-respiratory infection
Elite Athlete
Insulin is secreted by the pancreases which is part of what body system?
Endocrine system
Who published the first measurement of blood pressure?
Stephen Hales
The sinoatrial node sends signals to the _______ ________ to cause a contraction.
atrioventricular node
These monitor oxygen, CO2 and pH levels of the body
Chemoreceptors
Part of the immune system derived at birth. Provides the initial response to a pathogen
Innate System
Branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large population
Epidemiology