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Which of the following is not a possible consequence of exposure to ozone?

A
chest pain
B
congestion
C
respiratory disease
D
gastroenteritis
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Which two layers of the atmosphere are responsible for the majority of the solar radiation absorption?

A
the stratosphere and the troposphere
B
the stratosphere and the thermosphere
C
the mesosphere and the thermosphere
D
the troposphere and the mesosphere
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Auroras occur in the _______.

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
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Pollution in the

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
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Which of the following is the most important reason to maintain a high level of cardiovascular health?

A
A higher level of fitness makes it easier to develop larger muscles.
B
A higher level of fitness makes you more attractive to other people.
C
A higher level of fitness allows you to live a longer, healthier life.
D
A higher level of fitness improves your IQ.
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Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts?

A
It allows the muscles to store more energy.
B
It allows you to focus on other muscle groups.
C
It allows the muscles time to heal.
D
It allows the muscles to properly overload.
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What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis?

A
Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots.
B
Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.
C
Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow.
D
Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.
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It is possible to improve cardiovascular fitness without increasing respiratory fitness.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST describes cardiovascular fitness?

A
the ability of the body to do prolonged work
B
the ability of the body to transport oxygenated blood efficiently
C
the ability of the body to quickly shed fat
D
the ability of the body to convert sugar into energy
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The failure to deliver blood to the heart due to a narrowing of arteries results in __________.

A
atherosclerosis
B
a stroke
C
coronary heart disease
D
hypertension
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Which of the following is NOT true about experiencing pain during exercise?

A
The motto "no pain, no gain" can be dangerous.
B
You should stop exercising if you feel dizzy or are unable to breathe.
C
You should jog around to stabilize any pain during exercise.
D
You should not feel pain during cardiovascular exercise.
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What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

A
consulting the Internet for exercise plans
B
asking around at a local gym
C
assessing your current level of fitness
D
asking a health-conscious friend

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