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1
Which of the following is not part of the cardiorespiratory system?
A)alveoli
B)capillaries
C)lymph nodes
D)vena cava
2
The right side of the heart pumps oxygen poor blood to the lungs in what is referred to as:
A)systemic circulation
B)pulmonary circulation
C)a systole
D)a diastole
3
The following are characteristics of arteries except that they:
A)carry blood away from the heart
B)carry oxygenated blood in the systemic circulation
C)return blood to the heart
D)have thick elastic walls
4
Which of the following is an average resting blood pressure for a healthy adult?
A)125/85
B)130/80
C)120/70
D)140/90
5
Which of the following is an effect that exercise can have on blood cholesterol levels?
A)increases HDL levels
B)increases LDL levels
C)increases triglycerides
D)none of the above
6
Which of the following is not an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory training?
A)increased cardiac output
B)increased ventilation
C)increased strength development
D)increased blood flow to the skin
7
Which of the following diseases are associated with poor cardiovascular functioning?
A)diabetes
B)osteoporosis
C)high blood pressure
D)all of the above
8
Warming up before cardiorespiratory endurance exercises:
A)allows the heart time to adapt to increased demands
B)decreases the chance of injury
C)helps spread synovial fluid throughout the joints
D)all of the above
9
According to the FITT equation, in order to build cardiorespiratory fitness, an individual should exercise ______ per week.
A)1 - 2 days
B)3 - 5 days
C)6 - 7 days
D)it really doesn't matter how often
10
An average 20-year-old should have an exercise target heart rate zone of aprox:
A)100-150 beats/minute
B)130-180 beats/minute
C)170-220 beats/minute
D)200 beats/minute or higher





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