What protein is responsible for the transport of oxygen in blood?
Hemoglobin
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False!
What exercise targets the chest muscles and triceps by lowering and raising the body using the arms?
Push-ups
Give an example of a food that contains protein.
Meats, etc.
Name three gym teachers.
Morel, Choy, Autry, Choubaralian, etc.
Which type of immune cells are responsible for the secondary immune response?
Memory B and T cells
What is the term for something that causes stress?
Stressor
What is the recommended minimum amount of moderate-intensity exercise per day?
30 minutes
Give an example of a food that contains carbohydrates.
Bread, sugar, pasta, potatoes, etc…
What room number is the third-floor gym?
380/381
What hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for regulating the circadian rhythm?
Melatonin
Name at least three ways to destress.
Meditation, breathing exercises, walking, etc.
What are the primary muscle groups targeted by a deadlift?
Hamstrings and glutes
Give an example of a food that contains healthy fat.
Avocadoes, etc.
What gym class is required to obtain the Stuy diploma?
Swim gym
This disease, caused by infection with the gram-negative Yersinia pestis, is transmitted by fleas from rats to humans. What is the more common name for this disease?
Bubonic Plague/Black Death
Fill in the blank: 1 in __ Americans experience mental health-related distress.
5
What type of exercise relies on the body weight for resistance?
Calisthenics
How many main food groups are there?
5
What gym classes do we offer? Name at least 5.
Swimming, yoga, ballroom, rollerblading, volleyball, etc.
What role does bile play in digestion?
Emulsification of lipids
What state has the lowest reported percentage of people living with mental illness?
New Jersey (somehow...)
What is the name of the race that tests your endurance and involves swimming, biking, and running?
Triathlon
What is the recommended number of calories to be eaten by an adult per day?
2k for women, 2.5k for men
What is Stuyvesant’s best club?
Stuyvesant Red Cross ⛑️‼️