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Why should senior citizens perform balance exercises?

A
to build muscle tissue
B
to reduce chances of falls
C
to build overall endurance
D
to reduce "staying power"
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A well chosen lifetime activity is something that should hold a person's interest for a long time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of these statements describes the role of information for genetic diseases?

A
It's nice to know about the diseases, but it doesn't affect the outcomes.
B
Information can help us to understand and manage genetic diseases.
C
Information is only important after the disease appears.
D
Information can be used to cure most genetic diseases.
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Ryan has never been very competitive, and he prefers to go on leisurely backpacking trips. Which of the following factors is influencing his activity selection?

A
cost
B
personality
C
environment
D
equipment
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Gene testing is foolproof since it scans the building blocks of humans.

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T
B
F
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When describing Down syndrome, it's important to note that __________.

A
it can be classified as a single-gene disorder
B
it is caused when red blood cells cannot properly form hemoglobin
C
it causes infected males to have low testosterone levels
D
it is usually caused by three copies of chromosome 21
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The leading causes of death in the United States can be prevented or greatly reduced by maintaining proper fitness levels.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements BEST describes DNA?

A
DNA are the same as genes.
B
All living things contain DNA.
C
There are three bases that compose DNA.
D
Billions of people in the world have the same genetic code.
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Exercising as a family can leave a lasting impression on a child.

A
T
B
F
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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive.

A
T
B
F
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Jerry has not worked out in several years. He has experienced some health issues and is realizing the importance of incorporating physical activity into his lifestyle again. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for his fitness level?

A
running several 400-meter sprints
B
jogging for three miles
C
walking for 30 minutes around the neighborhood
D
participating in a high-intensity cycling class
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Understanding the benefits of an activity can __________.

A
Increase your motivation to continue doing it
B
decrease your effectiveness at getting those benefits
C
decrease your chances of becoming injured doing it
D
none of the above
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Adolescence is a period of time during which a child becomes an adult.

A
T
B
F
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Screen time includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
watching television after school
B
participating in regular health screenings
C
playing video games with friends
D
checking friends' status updates on the computer
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Matteo's brother is just learning to stand on one leg, skip, and draw shapes. Under which age category would his brother most likely fall?

A
infancy
B
toddlerhood
C
early childhood
D
middle childhood
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Being unable to play tennis due to extreme heat is an example of a(n) __________.

A
cost factor
B
personality factor
C
equipment factor
D
environmental factor
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Cystic fibrosis is a disease that __________.

A
causes all those infected to live only into their teen years
B
makes it difficult to breathe
C
can be cured with proper medication
D
occurs most frequently in people of Asian descent
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The components of lifetime fitness include all of the following components EXCEPT:

A
regular exercise
B
proper nutrition
C
healthy lifestyle choices
D
weekly acupuncture sessions
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One milestone in the development progress of children is the development of a birthmark.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements BEST describes chromosomes?

A
Humans have 460 chromosomes in every cell.
B
Chromosomes are arranged in 230 pairs.
C
Chromosomes carry the codes for hereditary traits.
D
Chromosomes are found outside the nucleus of each human cell.

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