Unit 2

Question 1

carbohydrates

Answer 1

the body’s main source of energy that contains chemicals critical to the fundamentals of organic life

Question 2

cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 2

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity

Question 3

drug abuse

Answer 3

the use of illegal drugs, or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs in a way they weren’t meant to be used

Question 4

exercise physiology

Answer 4

the study of the different types of muscles and how our bodies react when we put our muscles to use

Question 5

fats

Answer 5

macronutrients that prevent disease, keep tissue healthy, prtect vital organs from damage, and enable the body to process vitamins.

Question 6

intensity

Answer 6

degree of dificulty

Question 7

lactic acid

Answer 7

an organic compound in your body that is like emergency energy when needed oxygen isnt avalible

Question 8

metabolism

Answer 8

the conversion of food or fuel into energy

Question 9

muscle

Answer 9

a bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal that contracts and as a result produces movement in different areas of the body

Question 10

muscle physiology

Answer 10

the study of how these 3 types of muscles work and what keeps them going

Question 11

nutrients

Answer 11

nourishing substances essential for growth

Question 12

nutrition

Answer 12

the study of food at work in our bodies

Question 13

proteins

Answer 13

macronutrients that build muscle mass in the body

Question 14

saturated fats

Answer 14

fats that are often found in animal products and can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and cause you to gain weight

Question 15

unsaturated fats

Answer 15

fats that are often found in plants, whose functions include lowering cholesterol levels and reducing cholesterol levels and reducing your risk of heart disease