Lesson 8.1 Vocabulary

Question 1

aerobic capacity

Answer 1

the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during intense exercise

Question 2

artery

Answer 2

a blood vessel that brings oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all of the body’s cells

Question 3

cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer 3

the ability to exercise the entire body for a long time without stopping

Question 4

cardiovascular system

Answer 4

the system of the body comprised of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

Question 5

cholesterol

Answer 5

a waxy, fat-like susbtance found in meat, dairy products, and egg yolk

Question 6

fibrin

Answer 6

a substance involved in making blood clot

Question 7

graded exercise test

Answer 7

a screening tool to track an individual’s fitness level

Question 8

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

Answer 8

a particle that is often referred to as “good cholesterol” because it carries excess cholesterol out of the bloodstream and into the liver for elimination from the body

Question 9

lipoprotein

Answer 9

a particle that carries cholesterol through the bloodstream

Question 10

low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

Answer 10

a particle that is often referred to as “bad cholesterol” because it carries cholesterol that is more likely to stay in the body and contribute to atherosclerosis

Question 11

maximal oxygen uptake

Answer 11

the maximal amount of oxygen that the body can uptake and utilize and is the gold standard measure of exercise capacity

Question 12

respiratory system

Answer 12

the system of the body comprised of the lungs and the air passages that bring air, including oxygen, to the lungs from outside of the body

Question 13

vein

Answer 13

a blood vessel that carries blood filled with waste products from the muscle cells and other body tissues back to the heart