Managing Personal Health Flashcards
__________ all of the physical and chemical processes within the body that create and use energy. These processes include digestion, elimination, respiration, circulation, and temperature regulation.
Metabolism
_____________ refer to the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular
__________ are painkilling chemicals that occur naturally in your body.
Endorphins
True or False?
Regular exercise does not help to keep the veins and arteries elastic.
False
True or False?
Your heart is a muscle and benefits when you exercise regularly.
True
True or False?
Diet and exercise can help decrease the risk of diabetes.
True
True or False?
Physical exercise has no effect on mental stress.
False
True or False?
Mental stress can affect you physically.
True
True or False?
It’s healthy to have a lowered heart rate.
True
True or False?
Exercise has a negative effect on veins and arteries.
False
True or False?
Regular weight-bearing exercise helps to maintain strong bones.
True
True or False?
A detrimental effect of exercise on the body is that it produces stress.
False
Aerobic fitness is related to how well your heart gets ______-rich blood to your muscles.
Oxygen
____ ___________ refers to body makeup, including percentage of fat, the ratio of fat to muscle, level of hydration, and bone density.
Body Composition
Core conditioning is concerned with the strength and stability of the _____ and _____.
Trunk and spine.
