Deck 9: Personal Health and Physical Activity

Question 1

List three difficulties that inadequate sleep can cause.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Describe the FITT Formula. Tell what each letter in the acronym stands for?

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

A person should have a physical exam at least every ______ years.

A) 3
B) 2
C) 5
D) 4

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Refractive errors of vision are usually caused by misshapen

A) pupils.
B) retinas.
C) eyeballs.
D) eye sockets.

Question 5

Of the following, the most common cause of damage to the hair cells of the inner ear is

A) wax buildup.
B) swimmer's ear.
C) excessive noise.
D) punctured eardrum.

Question 6

When left untreated, gingivitis leads to

A) tooth loss.
B) tooth decay.
C) malocclusion.
D) permanent staining.

Question 7

Permanent hair-removal procedures such as electrolysis and laser treatments work by ________ hair follicles.

A) damaging
B) removing
C) overstimulating
D) reprogramming

Question 8

Of the following, the most significant risk factor for developing acne is

A) heredity.
B) sunlight.
C) hygiene.
D) diet.

Question 9

The most common risk in getting tattoos or piercing is

A) scarring.
B) infection.
C) nerve damage.
D) uncontrolled pain.

Question 10

The most important health benefit of regular physical activity is that it

A) strengthens immunities.
B) strengthens bones and muscles.
C) promotes psychological well-being.
D) strengthens the cardiovascular system.

Question 11

Children and adolescents need at least ________ minutes per day.

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 60

Question 12

Of the following, the best description of health-related fitness is fitness that enables you to

A) achieve the highest possible level of performance.
B) function at your best.
C) avoid serious illness.
D) live a long, full life.

Question 13

Renita is 48 years old and in good health. For her training workouts, she should try to achieve a target heart rate of about ________ beats per minute.

A) 90
B) 110
C) 130
D) 150

Question 14

To develop muscular strength, do each set of resistance exercises for ________ repetitions.

A) 1 to 5
B) 8 to 12
C) 10 to 20
D) 20 to 25

Question 15

Which of the following is primarily a skill-related fitness component?

A) balance
B) flexibility
C) muscular endurance
D) cardiorespiratory endurance

Question 16

Manny wants to exercise in the heat during a workout; he should do all of the following except

A) check the heat index.
B) wear several layers of lightweight clothing.
C) drink plenty of fluids.
D) avoid wearing rubberized/plastic clothing.

Question 17

Glaucoma is an inflammation of the eye membranes caused by either a virus or bacteria.

Question 18

The eustachian tubes provide you with your sense of balance.

Question 19

To relieve itching in your ear, briefly insert a warm, moistened cotton swab into the ear canal.

Question 20

Professional dental care is important to oral health.

Question 21

Regular brushing will effectively remove all calculus from teeth.

Question 22

The period during which the sun presents the highest risk of ultraviolet radiation exposure is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Question 23

Adolescents need at least 8 1/2 hours of sleep per night, but most of them do not get that much.

Question 24

Regular physical activity is important to fitness but not to good health.

Question 25

Lifetime sports are those that require a lifetime to master.

Question 26

Although common, shin splints have no known cause.