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Q: The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the: a. corpora cavernosa b. epididymis c. scrotum d. vas deferens

Q: What is the rare, potentially deadly bacterial infection primarily strikes menstruating women under the age of 30 who use tampons? a. PMDD b. TSS c. PMS d. FSH

Q: Amenorrhea is most likely to occur when bodyfat drops to: a. 9% to 12% b. 14% to 18% c. 18% to 22% d. 24% to 28%

Q: Dysmenorrhea is caused by the overproduction of: a. prostaglandins b. estrogen c. LH d. FSH

Q: Dysmenorrhea describes a condition of: a. stomach pain b. destructive behavior patterns c. painful intercourse d. painful menstruation

Q: The result of the shedding of the uterine lining is: a. menstruation b. PMS c. PMDD d. dysmenorrhea

Q: The lining of the uterine wall is known as the: a. endoplasm b. endometrium c. menses d. chorionic membrane

Q: Ovulation refers to the process by which: a. the uterine lining thickens and becomes engorged with blood b. the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus c. an egg cell is released during the menstrual cycle d. the uterine lining is shed during the menstrual cycle

Q: The area between the vagina and the anus is called the: a. pituitary b. urethral opening c. perineum d. clitoris

Q: The canal that leads to the primary internal female reproductive organs is the: a. vagina b. urethra c. perineum d. clitoris

Q: The most sensitive spot on the female genital area is the: a. cervix b. vagina c. clitoris d. labia majora

Q: The outer folds of skin on a woman's genital area are called the: a. labia majora b. mons pubis c. labia minora d. urethra

Q: Which phrase best describes androgyny? a. being of independent orientation b. going through an identity crisis c. feeling ambiguous about heterosexuality d. having masculine and feminine traits

Q: The term for a girl's first menstrual cycle is: a. menopause b. menstruation c. menarche d. maturation

Q: Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are which type of hormone? a. gonadotropin b. testosterone c. estrogen d. hypothalamus

Q: The primary sex hormone in men is: a. testosterone b. progesterone c. gonadotropin d. estrogen

Q: The ovaries produce the hormones: a. estrogen and testosterone b. progesterone and testosterone c. estrogen and progesterone d. progestin and gonadotropin

Q: The group of organs that produce hormones is known as the: a. reproductive system b. endocrine system c. pituitary system d. digestive system

Q: If a Y chromosome is present in the embryo, which of the following will develop? a. ovaries b. hypothalamus c. testes d. estrogen

Q: The structures that produce reproductive cells are called: a. gonads b. follicles c. hormones d. estrogens

Q: In the beginning, all human embryos have ____ sex organs. a. male b. female c. both female and male d. undifferentiated

Q: What term refers to maleness or femaleness, as determined by a combination of anatomical and physiological factors, psychological factors, and learned behaviors? a. sex b. gender c. sex role d. orientation

Q: Lamont is a special education major and plans to work with adolescents. He is concerned that the sex education materials that are used in most school systems may not be appropriate for the information processing and decision making patterns of his students, so he sets about creating materials that do. What aspect of sexual health is Lamont addressing? a. intellectual b. emotional c. physical d. environmental

Q: An individual who was born with some degree of both male and female reproductive disorders may be best described as: a. transsexual b. transgendered c. intersexual d. asexual

Q: After some particularly ugly comments began circulating on campus, Dorine joined with the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Alliance to help ensure the physical and psychological safety of LGBT individuals. What aspect of sexual health is the focus of this Dorine's actions? a. intellectual b. emotional c. physical d. environmental

Q: College students ages 18 to 25: a. are consistent and reliable condom users b. have a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections than do older individuals c. want schools to provide access to information about issues related to sexuality d. report getting information about HIV/AIDS exclusively from their schools

Q: What term defines maleness and femaleness, as related to genetic, structural, and functional factors? a. sex b. sexuality c. sexual identity d. sex role

Q: The instincts, behaviors, and attitudes associated with being sexual are referred to as: a. sexuality b. gender c. sexual identity d. gender identity

Q: Describe the treatment recommendations for minor exercise injuries.

Q: Differentiate between the four types of stretching.

Q: What is meant by the four dimensions of progressive overload (the FITT principal)?

Q: Explain the impact fitness can have on the dimensions of health.

Q: Identify and explain the four components of physical fitness.

Q: Match the items below with the most appropriate description. a. type b. metabolic equivalent of task c. intensity d. severe shivering e. caliper f. tendinitis g. resistance tubing h. osteoporosis i. power j. frequency 1) The amount of energy used at rest 2) The product of force and speed 3) First sign of hypothermia 4) Specific activity 5) Overuse injury 6) How often you exercise 7) Decreased bone density 8) Skinfold measurement 9) Low-cost fitness aid 10) How hard you exercise

Q: ____________________ occurs when the body temperature rises above 106 degrees.

Q: Exercise shoes should be replaced after ____________________ hours of aerobic activity.

Q: A(n)____________________-shaped waist is considered a warning signal.

Q: The practice sometimes called "meditation in motion" is ____________________.

Q: ____________________ strengthens the core by developing pelvic and abdominal control.

Q: ____________________ stretching involves movement.

Q: Gradually moving into a hamstring stretch and holding it for a short period is known as ____________________ stretching.

Q: In ____________________ exercise, the amount of oxygen taken in by the body cannot meet the demands of the activity.

Q: The ____________________ principle is aptly summed up by the phrase "use it or lose it".

Q: According to the FITT principle, ____________________ varies with the type of exercise and with personal goals.

Q: Gradually increasing physical challenges is known as ____________________.

Q: ____________________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue in the body.

Q: The ____________________ dimension of fitness relieves stress and promotes a positive self-image.

Q: Appreciating the relationship between body and mind is part of the____________________ dimension of health

Q: The time required to respond to a stimulus is called ____________________ time.

Q: ____________________ is the product of force and speed.

Q: Heat cramps are caused by profuse sweating and the consequent loss of ____________________.

Q: The ability to maintain a certain body position is known as ____________________.

Q: The range of motion around specific joints refers to ____________________.

Q: ____________________ refers to the ability of the heart to pump blood through the body efficiently.

Q: Which condition most indicates overtraining? a. muscle fatigue b. unintended weight loss c. headaches d. dehydration

Q: Which of the following is an acute injury? a. muscle ache b. tendonitis c. stress fracture d. bruise

Q: Hypothermia occurs when: a. only the outer skin is affected by cold temperature b. the core body temperature falls below 95F c. the perspiration mechanism breaks down in the body d. the body temperature rises above 105F

Q: Which type of frostbite affects the skin, muscles, and bone? a. initial b. superficial c. acute d. deep

Q: Which type of frostbite affects the tissues just below the skin? a. initial b. superficial c. acute d. deep

Q: According to the textbook, a(n) ____ is an affordable way to expand and enhance a home workout. a. treadmill b. stability ball c. online exercise partner d. expert DVD set

Q: Exercise shoes should be replaced a. every month b. 300-500 hours of running c. once they get wet d. if they get too loose

Q: What is perhaps the biggest benefit of flexibility training? a. endurance b. core strength c. relaxation d. lowered heart rate

Q: What is a synthetic drug used by some people to increase muscle size and strength? a. glycerol b. estrogens c. anabolic steroids d. gamma hydroxybutyrate

Q: Having good core stability has been shown to improve _____. a. stamina b. posture c. flexibility d. mental health

Q: Performing a number of repetitions of the same movement is known as a: a. set b. lift c. rep d. max

Q: A single performance of a movement is called a: a. set b. lift c. rep d. max

Q: Exercises that use special machines to provide resistance through the entire range of motion are called: a. isokinetic b. isotonic c. isopropyl d. isometric

Q: Which type of exercise involves movement, but with muscle tension remaining the same? a. isokinetic b. isotonic c. isopropyl d. isometric

Q: What is an example of isometric exercise? a. Using your fingers to touch something b. Benchpressing weights c. Throwing a ball into the air d. Tightening an abdominal muscle while sitting

Q: What would be the best weightlifting regimen for increasing your endurance? a. fewer repetitions with heavy loads b. fewer repetitions with lighter loads c. many repetitions with lighter loads d. many repetitions with heavy loads

Q: If you lift a few weight repetitions with heavy loads, you will most likely develop: a. nerve injury b. strength c. endurance d. muscle injury

Q: You have been sedentary and want to begin a running program. What should be your first step? a. walking b. distance running c. jogging d. interval training

Q: The best way to reduce your body fat is to: a. increase your water intake b. add muscle-strengthening exercises to your workout c. walk at least 7,700 steps every day d. stretch after every workout

Q: You currently walk 7,700 steps a day. How should you modify this? a. Increase your number of daily steps. b. Decrease your number of daily steps. c. Switch to long-distance running. d. Switch to jumping rope for 40 minutes a day.

Q: You are starting an aerobic workout. What should be your first step? a. stretching b. aerobic activity c. warming up d. cooling down

Q: A person who rates their perceived exertion at a "7" should: a. increase the intensity of their workout b. decrease the intensity of their workout c. stay at their current workout level d. decrease their workout time

Q: In order to get the maximum benefit from cardiorespiratory training, you should work within a range called your: a. ideal pulse rate b. target heart rate c. resting heart rate d. maximum heart rate

Q: Your pulse when you are lying down is your: a. target heart rate b. minimum heart rate c. resting heart rate d. maximum heart rate

Q: Which type of activity is most likely to cause an oxygen deficit? a. stretching b. anaerobic c. endurance d. aerobic

Q: The amount of energy a person uses at rest is known as the ____. a. metabolic equivalent of task b. rate of perceived exertion c. DXA d. component of the specificity principle