Health Unit 1

Question 0

A group of muscles in the back of the upper leg?

Answer 0

Hamstrings.

Question 0

The longest muscle in your body?

Answer 0

Sartorius.

Question 1

A group of muscles in the front of the upper leg?

Answer 1

Quadriceps.

Question 2

The tendon connecting the heel to the calf muscles?

Answer 2

Achilles.

Question 3

The strongest muscle in the body; you are sitting on it?

Answer 3

Gluteals.

Question 4

A facial muscle that raises the eyebrows?

Answer 4

Frontalis.

Question 5

Your chest muscles?

Answer 5

Pectorals.

Question 6

Your calf muscle?

Answer 6

Gastrocnemius.

Question 7

A muscle at the front of the upper arm, often flexed to show strength?

Answer 7

Biceps.

Question 8

A facial muscle used in smiling?

Answer 8

Zygomaticus.

Question 9

A muscle that helps you chew?

Answer 9

Masseter.

Question 10

Shoulder muscles that raise your arm?

Answer 10

Deltoids.

Question 11

A muscle that moves the shoulder blade?

Answer 11

Trapezius.

Question 12

Muscles of the abdomen?

Answer 12

Abdominals.

Question 13

The cell is made up of a living material called ______________.

Answer 13

Protoplasm.

Question 14

The cell ________ surrounds and protects the cell.

Answer 14

Membrane.

Question 15

Chromatin is located in the _______ of the cell.

Answer 15

Nucleus.

Question 16

The process by which your body produces and uses energy from food is __________.

Answer 16

Metabolism.

Question 17

Groups of similar organs performing similar tasks make up the body _______.

Answer 17

Systems.

Question 18

The latissimus dorsi and the trapezius are major muscles located in the ____.

Answer 18

Back.

Question 19

The point at which a muscle is attached to a moveable part of your body is the ________.

Answer 19

Insertion.

Question 20

A loose sac enclosing the heart.

Answer 20

Pericardium.

Question 21

The main pumping chambers of the heart.

Answer 21

Ventricles.

Question 22

Vessels carrying blood away from the heart.

Answer 22

Arteries.

Question 23

Vessels bringing blood to the heart.

Answer 23

Veins.

Question 24

Arteries in your neck.

Answer 24

Carotid arteries.

Question 25

The liquid part of blood.

Answer 25

Plasma.

Question 26

Blood cells that carry oxygen.

Answer 26

Red.

Question 27

Blood cells that fight disease.

Answer 27

White.

Question 28

Wall separating the heart pumps.

Answer 28

Septum.

Question 29

A hormone that increases your heart rate in time of danger.

Answer 29

Epinephrine (adrenaline).

Question 30

Aerobic or Anaerobic? Wogging.

Answer 30

Aerobic.

Question 31

Aerobic or Anaerobic? Softball.

Answer 31

Anaerobic.

Question 32

Aerobic or Anaerobic? Cycling.

Answer 32

Aerobic.

Question 33

Breathing (exhaling and inhaling air)

Answer 33

External respiration.

Question 34

Tiny air sacs in the lungs.

Answer 34

Alveoli.

Question 35

Branches of the windpipe.

Answer 35

Bronchii.

Question 36

Substances that irritate the respiratory system.

Answer 36

Allergens.

Question 37

Air-filled cavities inside facial bones.

Answer 37

Sinuses.

Question 38

Thick mucus in the throat.

Answer 38

Phlegm.

Question 39

Major muscle of breathing.

Answer 39

Diaphragm.

Question 40

Process by which cells use oxygen.

Answer 40

Cellular respiration.

Question 41

What does the word aerobic mean?

Answer 41

"with oxygen"

Question 42

Which kind of exercises--aerobic or anaerobic--emphasize speed, strength, and skill?

Answer 42

Anaerobic.

Question 43

How long should aerobic exercise be done?

Answer 43

At least 20 minutes.

Question 44

How often should aerobic exercises be done?

Answer 44

At least 3 times a week.

Question 45

What exercise is considered to be the most comprehensive aerobic exercise?

Answer 45

Swimming.

Question 46

Why do you need to rest after prolonged muscle activity?

Answer 46

Your muscles need time to rid themselves of carbon dioxide and lactic acid.

Question 47

How could you benefit from aerobic exercise?

Answer 47

Aerobic exercises tone muscles, trim excess fat, aid in sleeping, improve mental health.

Question 48

How much sleep do you as a teenager need?

Answer 48

From 8 to 10 hours.

Question 49

Why is it important that you stretch before exercising?

Answer 49

To avoid over-stretching, tearing, or straining muscles; to improve flexibility.