Chapter 3 Flashcards
The structure that regulates body temperature is the:
a. brain stem.
b. hypothalamus.
c. medulla.
d. cerebellum.
a. brain stem.
b. hypothalamus.
c. medulla.
d. cerebellum.
Answer: b
Objective: 3-1
Reference: 58
Metabolism:
a. always involves insulin from the pancreas.
b. involves only glucose and enzymes.
c. is the same as the digestive process.
d. is defined as the chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism
always involves insulin from the pancreas.
b. involves only glucose and enzymes.
c. is the same as the digestive process.
d. is defined as the chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism
Answer: d
Objective: 3-1
Reference: 70
When the body’s core temperature drops, the body:
a. starts shivering.
b. sends a signal to the heart to speed up.
c. constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure.
d. increases breathing to raise the oxygen level.
a. starts shivering.
b. sends a signal to the heart to speed up.
c. constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure.
d. increases breathing to raise the oxygen level.
Answer: a
Objective: 3-1
Reference: 59
Conduction is the transfer of heat:
a. when the skin is in contact with air or water.
b. through radiation.
c. through respirations.
d. from a warm object to a cold object through direct contact.
a. when the skin is in contact with air or water.
b. through radiation.
c. through respirations.
d. from a warm object to a cold object through direct contact.
Answer: d
Objective: 3-2
Reference: 59
The direction of heat transfer:
a. is always from a colder object to a warmer object.
b. cannot be from an object to a human.
c. is sometimes random.
d. is always from a warmer object to a colder object.
a. is always from a colder object to a warmer object.
b. cannot be from an object to a human.
c. is sometimes random.
d. is always from a warmer object to a colder object.
Answer: d
Objective: 3-2
Reference: 59
During a stress response, the release of epinephrine results in:
a. a reduction in heart rate.
b. a decrease in the force of the heart’s contraction.
c. smooth muscle constriction.
d. a reduction in respiratory depth and rate.
a. a reduction in heart rate.
b. a decrease in the force of the heart’s contraction.
c. smooth muscle constriction.
d. a reduction in respiratory depth and rate.
Answer: c
Objective: 3-3
Reference: 61
The “fight or flight” response diverts blood flow away from the internal organs, which results in:
a. excessive saliva production.
b. a slowing of the digestive process.
c. constipation.
d. leg cramps.
a. excessive saliva production.
b. a slowing of the digestive process.
c. constipation.
d. leg cramps.
Answer: b
Objective: 3-3
Reference: 68
The primary fuel source for muscles is(are):
a. proteins.
b. oxygen.
c. carbohydrates.
d. sodium.
a. proteins.
b. oxygen.
c. carbohydrates.
d. sodium.
Answer: c
Objective: 3-2
Reference: 64
Lactic acid formed during high-intensity exercise can lead to:
a. muscle pain.
b. increased muscle strength.
c. greater tendon flexibility.
d. increased joint lubrication.
a. muscle pain.
b. increased muscle strength.
c. greater tendon flexibility.
d. increased joint lubrication.
Answer: a
Objective: Supplemental
Reference: 76
Leukocytes are the workhorses of the immune system and are produced in the:
a. pancreas.
b. liver.
c. intestines.
d. bone marrow.
a. pancreas.
b. liver.
c. intestines.
d. bone marrow
D
Supplemental objective
An autoimmune disorder is a self-destruction process in the body that can result in:
a. acid reflux.
b. diabetes.
c. appendicitis.
d. myocardial infarction.
a. acid reflux.
b. diabetes.
c. appendicitis.
d. myocardial infarction.
Answer: b
Objective: Supplemental
Reference: 62
The best strategy for wearing clothing in the winter months is to wear:
a. one layer of multiple-purpose outerwear.
b. two layers consisting of a base and an outer layer.
c. three layers referred as a base and middle and outer layers.
d. four layers referred as dermis, base, intermediate, and outer layers.
a. one layer of multiple-purpose outerwear.
b. two layers consisting of a base and an outer layer.
c. three layers referred as a base and middle and outer layers.
d. four layers referred as dermis, base, intermediate, and outer layers.
Answer: c
Objective: 3-5
Reference: 66
The best natural material used in winter clothing is:
a. cotton.
b. wool.
c. silk.
d. polyester.
a. cotton.
b. wool.
c. silk.
d. polyester.
Answer: b
Objective: 3-5
Reference: 65
PPE (personal protective equipment) and durable goods should be disinfected per:
a. the manufacturer’s recommendations.
b. the medical control protocol.
c. the NSP protocol.
d. your local ski patrol protocol.
a. the manufacturer’s recommendations.
b. the medical control protocol.
c. the NSP protocol.
d. your local ski patrol protocol.
Answer: clothing: a ( book says local protocols D for equipment)
Objective: 3-8
Reference: 80
Which of the following SPF ratings would provide the greatest level of protection?
a. 6
b. 15
c. 30
d. 50
a. 6
b. 15
c. 30
d. 50
Answer: d
Objective: 3-8
Reference: 69