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1
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cancer

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abnormal growth of cells that can result from a wide range of genetic and environmental factors

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insulin

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hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work

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Diabetes

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Disease in wich blood glucose levels are to high. glucose comes from the foods we eat

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Hypertension

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one of the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke

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5
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the alternation of a muscles length that surrounds a joint

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muscular imbalances

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6
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overweight BMI and Weight range

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between 25 and 29.9 BMI and between 25 and 30 pounds over the recommended height to weight ratio

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obese BMI and weight range

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BMI of 30 or more with at least 30 pounds overweight for the height to weight ratio

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healthy BMI

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18.5 - 24.9

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proprioception

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the cumulative input into the central nervous system coming from the various mechanoreceptors in the body that sense limb movement as well as body position

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10
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proprioceptively enriched environments

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unstable environments that are controlled

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the 3 stages of the OPT training model

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stabilization, strength, and power

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12
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what are the four sections of nasms code of professional conduct

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professionalism, confidentiality,ethical/legal and business practice

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Acute disease

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appears suddenly and lasts for a short period of time

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chronic disease

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develop gradually and remain for months on end

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15
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congenital heart disease

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condition is present from birth

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16
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what are 2 basic types of diseases

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chronic and acute

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17
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type 1 diabetes

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born with it

pancreas does not produce enough

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18
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type 2 diabetes

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develops over time
Diet related
resists insulin

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19
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endorphins

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When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body,

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hypertension

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A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.

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21
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atherosclerosis

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build up of plaque in the arteries caused most likely by stress

22
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wich is not a related side affect of stress

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the release of endorphins

23
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Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?

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preventive care

24
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What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?

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Reduce LDL and increase HDL

25
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wich section of the nasm code of professional conduct requires the use of appropriate professional communication in all verbal,non verbal and written transactions

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professionalism

26
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what are the 2 most common issues at the foot and ankle complex ?

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sprains and plantar fascitis

27
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what is shoulder impingement.?

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shoulder impingement syndrome is a shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder

28
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which activity best demonstrates evidence based research

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referencing peer reviewed research

29
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wich of the following chronic diseases is the leading cause of death in both men and women ?

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coronary artery disease

30
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homeostasis

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the process by wich the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

31
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mortality

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a state or a risk of death or dying

32
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disease

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any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of a body

33
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stroke

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A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain caused by either a blockage in a artery or raptured blood cell

34
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heart attack

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the action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked.

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Heart failure

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a condition in wich the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs

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heart valve problems

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a condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply to the body

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arrythmia

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a problem with the rate or rhythm of a persons heartbeat. the heart beats to quickly, to slowly, or with an irregular pattern

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ischemic heart disease

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a category of heart related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries wich supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle

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Atherosclerosis

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the process by wich plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow

40
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hypertension

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consistently elevated pressure

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systolic blood pressure

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the pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first top number is recorded

42
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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest or between beats; the second bottom number recorded

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diastolic blood pressure

43
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Diabetes

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chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency wich impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein

44
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glucose

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the simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy

45
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Insulin resistance

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the inability of the cells to respond to insulin occurs in type 2 diabetes

46
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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progressive lung disease including emphysema, chronic brochitis, and refractory (non-reversible asthma.

47
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endorphins

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a group of hormones secreted by the brain that provides a variety of physiological functions such as reducing the perception of pain

48
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gastrocnemius

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the chief muscle of the calf of the leg wich flexes the knee and foot. it runs to the achilles’ tendon from two heads attached to the Femur.

49
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muscle fibers type 1

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(aerobic) uses fat

50
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type 2 muscle fiber

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bigger uses more carbs

fatigues quickly

51
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the gluetemous maximus is uses what type of muscle fiber

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type 2

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