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Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Health

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refers to the skin

a)

Epidermis-

b)

Derma-

c)

Hypodermis-

d)

Dermatitis-

2.

What is the main function of red blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen throughout the body

b)

To fight infections

c)

To regulate body temperature

d)

To produce hormones

3.

Classification of ankle bones

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Carpals

4.

Refers to liquid-carrying vessels.

a)

Vascular

b)

Aerial

c)

Terrestrial

d)

Aquatic

5.

Means "dark"

a)

Melan-

b)

Lumin-

c)

Cyan-

d)

Albedo-

6.

Fast-twitch fibers are white fibers that contract strongly and rapidly.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

They are red fibers

d)

They contract slowly

7.

True statement about blood pressure

a)

Blood pressure is measured during the contraction and relaxation of the ventricles.

b)

Blood pressure is only measured during the contraction of the atria.

c)

Blood pressure is irrelevant to heart function.

d)

Blood pressure is constant and does not change with activity.

8.

The muscle that forms the curve of your shoulders and enables you to raise your arms out to the side is known as the deltoid.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Biceps

d)

Triceps

9.

What to avoid regarding physical exercise

a)

Drink room-temperature water to hydrate yourself.

b)

Exercise immediately after eating a large meal.

c)

Skip warm-up exercises before starting a workout.

d)

Neglecting to wear proper footwear during exercise.

10.

Means "disease"

a)

Patho-

b)

Bio-

c)

Thermo-

d)

Neuro-

11.

The two upper chambers of the heart are known as ventricles.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

They are known as atria.

d)

They are known as septa.

12.

Vertebra that forms the tailbone

a)

Coccyx

b)

Sacrum

c)

Lumbar

d)

Thoracic

13.

Tissue that connects bones to other bones is called a ligament.

a)

True

b)

Cartilage

c)

Tendon

d)

Muscle

14.

Necessary components of physical fitness

a)

Body composition, musculoskeletal health, cardiorespiratory endurance

b)

Flexibility, agility, balance

c)

Speed, power, coordination

d)

Nutrition, hydration, sleep

15.

Regulator of blood flow between the atria and ventricles in the heart

a)

A-V valve

b)

Semilunar valve

c)

Pulmonary valve

d)

Tricuspid valve

16.

Refers to the lungs

a)

Pneumo-

b)

Cardio-

c)

Hepato-

d)

Neuro-

17.

Largest artery in the body

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary artery

c)

Femoral artery

d)

Coronary artery

18.

A dental hygienist prevents and corrects improperly aligned teeth.

a)

True

b)

False. An orthodontist corrects improperly aligned teeth.

c)

False. A dentist corrects improperly aligned teeth.

d)

True. A dental hygienist is responsible for orthodontics.

19.

Cardiology is the study of the heart and the body's blood vessels.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only about heart diseases

d)

Only about blood vessels

20.

Means "movement"

a)

Kinesis

b)

Stasis

c)

Dynamics

d)

Mimesis