Ch 6 Quiz Flashcards
The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones?
Insulin
Abnormal breathing may be associated with which of the following effects?
Shallow rapid breaths with use of the sternocleidomastoid
What anatomical heart structure is referred to as “the pacemaker of the heart”?
Sinoatrial node
Where in the digestive system are most fluids absorbed?
Small intestine
What is stroke volume?
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
Which heart chamber gathers oxygenated blood coming to the heart from the lungs?
Left atrium
What training tip would enhance the benefits of resistance training by helping increase growth hormone, testosterone, and epinephrine?
Slowing down the speed of contractions during the eccentric and concentric phases
How can basal metabolic rate (BMR) best be defined?
The amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting mechanisms?
Platelets
Which of the following hormones, if increased at baseline, may be indicative of overtraining?
Cortisol
