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Which of the following BEST describes varicose veins?

A
Veins cannot prevent the backflow of blood.
B
Veins lose the ability to transport blood to the heart.
C
Veins become used for transporting blood to and from the heart.
D
Veins become less efficient at transferring waste to the blood.
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Which of the following BEST defines muscles?

A
long flexible tendons that connect bones
B
tough strong tissues that provide energy to perform physical activities
C
thick fibrous cartilage that act when sent electrical signals
D
smooth long fibers that are controlled by the skeletal system
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Why is it important to thin the blood of someone having a heart attack, but not for someone having a stroke?

A
Strokes are not a cardiovascular disease and are not impacted by blood pressure.
B
Thinning the blood will cause arteries to relax and allow blood to pass more easily.
C
For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.
D
Blood thinners are only useful for treating coronary heart disease.
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How can an individual benefit from participating in the recommended amount of physical activity?

A
decreased risk of developing certain diseases
B
decreased ability to manage stress
C
increased ability to go without sleep
D
increased chances of developing hypertension
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Why should an athlete see a doctor after taking a blow to the head?

A
A blow to the head can result in a serious injury, resulting in a concussion.
B
All sports injuries need to be treated as if they are life-threatening.
C
Blows to the head are generally fatal unless treated immediately.
D
A blow to the head generally results in a fracture.
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Sandra is working hard to gain some strength for spring track. She has not done much this winter, so she has decided she will do bench presses and curls on Monday, stomach and back exercises on Wednesday, and squats and leg lifts on Friday. She has decided she will do three sets of 10 for each exercise. What change should Sandra get to make the most of her workout and meet her goals?

A
Sandra should give her workout more variety by either altering the exercises, intensity, or volume of work.
B
Sandra should change her workout schedule to do all of these exercises every day during the week and take the weekend off to recover.
C
Sandra should do her weight lifting during the first three days of the week and use the next four days to incorporate different kinds of cardiovascular exercise.
D
Sandra should cut back on the amount of lifting and add some cardiovascular exercise to each workout.
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When an individual stops working out, muscles slowly __________.

A
strengthen
B
turn into fat
C
lose strength
D
stretch out
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Which of the following statements BEST describes muscular endurance?

A
Muscular endurance is related to, but less important than, muscle strength.
B
Significant muscle strength is a prerequisite for developing muscle endurance.
C
Muscle strength and endurance are both important to health but are not significantly related.
D
Muscular endurance describes the ability of muscles to contract repeatedly and is related to muscle strength.
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Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?

A
muscular strength
B
muscular endurance
C
body composition
D
power
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Which of the following exercise comparisons is NOT an example of increasing intensity levels?

A
jogging vs. sprinting
B
weight lifting with 50 pounds vs. 150 pounds
C
cycling 10 miles vs. running 10 miles
D
cycling on a level surface vs. cycling uphill

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