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Chap 1 Flashcards

1
Q

what is physical activity

A

activities of daily living that include movement that humans perform

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2
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what is exercise

A

structured movement process for the purpose of improving fitness and performance

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3
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what is sport and athletic competition

A

movement in structured or organized activities that involve a competitive aspect

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4
Q

Who is Steven Hales

A

made the measurement of blood pressure

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5
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Who is Kraus Webber

A

made the physical fitness test

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6
Q

What does hypo-kinetic mean?

A

Little movement

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7
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What are the 4 types of research

A

Basic, Applied, Quantitate, qualitative

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8
Q

how do the systems of the body work to respond

A

through physical activity, and disease conditions

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9
Q

exercise science professionals need…

A
  • Knowledge of how all systems function

- understanding of systems integration

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10
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What is the primary function of nervous system

A

control systems of the body

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11
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primary component of nervous system

A

neuron

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12
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Nervous system responds to…

A

acute challenges of the body

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13
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important consideration for nervous system

A 
disease conditions (cerebral palsy)
Sport performance (Controlling movement)
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14
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Primary function of muscular system

A

provide movement

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15
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primary component of muscular system

A

Muscle fibers

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16
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types of muscles

A

Skeletal, cardiac, smooth

17
Q

Hypertrophy

A

enlargement of organ from the increase of size

18
Q

What is hyperplasia

A

enlargement of organ or cell because of abnormal increase in cells in the tissue

19
Q

primary function of skeletal system

A
  • Structure framework of body
  • protects underlying tissues and organs
  • provides lever system for movement
  • serves as storage area for minerals
20
Q

primary component of skeletal system

A

minerals and cell bones

21
Q

serious disease condition of skeletal system

A

osteoporosis

22
Q

red blood cells

A

carry oxygen

23
Q

erythropoietin (EPO)

A

hormone that regulates the production of red blood cells

24
Q

primary function of cardiovascular system

A
  • transports oxygen and nutrients

- removes waste products from the body

25
Q

primary component of cardiovascular system

A

heart, blood, blood vessels

26
Q

CVD

A

leading cause of death

27
Q

coronary artery disease

A

disease of arteries surrounding the heart

28
Q

primary functions of pulmonary systems

A
  • moving air in and out of lungs

- regulation of acidic base balance

29
Q

primary component of pulmonary system

A

lungs

30
Q

pulmonary system is an important factor during exercise due to what

A

the ability to exhale c02 and regulate blood ph levels

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