HSC316 Module 4 Exam 2 Latest 2020 JULY

HSC316 MIND, BODY AND HEALTH

Module 4 Exam 2

Question 1 Evan, an intern trainer at a medical fitness facility, shows Chester, a 68-year-old client who has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, several strength-training machines. Chester is very slow to catch on and needs a great deal of assistance setting the seat positions and figuring out how to work the machines.

In this scenario, how should Evan proceed with Chester?

Keep on task in order to complete the workout for Chester’s optimum physical benefit for that day’s workout.

Emphasize proper form when using the machines so that Chester learns things correctly from the start and doesn’t get injured later.

Discontinue teaching the strength training machines for the day; go back to the treadmill, where Chester had gained confidence, so that the workout ends on a positive note.

Emphasize the trainer–client relationship rather than the workout by going slowly, listening to and answering questions, and building Chester’s confidence for exercising.

Question 2Which condition causes the body to lose the ability to control infectious agents?

COPD

AIDS

TB

CHD

Diseases involving narrowing of airways and persistent obstruction of airflow are referred to by what collective name?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Asthma

Emphysema

Bronchial disease

Question 4____ refers to the percentage of the body that is composed of fat tissue.

Body composition

Lean body mass

Body mass index

Muscle mass

Question 5Childhood ____ may set the stage for neurocognitive deficits that make people more prone to stress and negative health-behavior patterns.

poverty

obesity

physical inactivity

depression

Question 6Which of the following health behaviors may expose an individual to carcinogens?

Wearing gloves when working with chemicals

 Staying in the shade on a sunny day

 Eating cured meats

 All of the above

Question 7What condition increases children’s risk of developing emotional health problems, is associated with poorer school performance, and may make affected children the object of bullying and discrimination?

Lice

Obesity

Asthma

Ear infection

Question 8What social prejudice may push people who are obese into lower-status positions?

Anti-fat bias

Ethnocentrism

Beauty ideals

None of the above

9Which of the following are reasons that spirituality and religious practices may positively affect health?

Clean living

Positive beliefs

Relaxation response

Social support

All of the above

10The quality of being spiritual or concerned with the nature of spirit or soul, the intangible and immaterial essence of a person, is referred to as:

spirituality.

atheism.

religion.

agnosticism.

11Aerobic exercise and strength training can increase ____ ability and even brain volume in aging humans.

propulsion

stretching

weight-control

cognitive

12Some of the parenting practices associated with children having a lower risk of developing obesity include:

setting limits on screen time.

monitoring bedtimes.

providing children with cognitively stimulating activities.

showing greater expressions of emotional warmth.

all of the above

13are strong tissues that connect bones to each other and help form joints.

Ligaments

Synovial joints

Tendons

Intervertebral discs

14Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other agents that can cause harm are known as:

leukocytes.

cytokines.

the lymphatic system.

pathogens.

15The field of ____ studies the mechanisms by which genes are expressed and the many factors that influence these mechanisms, including health behaviors.

psychophysiology

biofeedback

genealogy

epigenetics

16Symptoms of ____, a severe reaction to an allergen, include difficulty swallowing or breathing, itching, swelling, nausea and vomiting, and anxiety and confusion.

lactose intolerance

anaphylaxis

celiac disease

diverticulitis

17A motor unit is comprised of:

groups of muscle fibers.

one motor neuron plus the muscle fibers that it innervates.

layers of connective tissue that join together at the ends of muscles.

none of the above

18Which syndrome is characterized by symptoms of gas, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and/or constipation, and may be helped by a high-fiber diet, probiotic supplements, avoiding foods that cause gas, and relaxation techniques?

IBS

CRP

Diverticulitis

Pancreatitis

19When injured cells produce cytokines that trigger the dilation of blood vessels in the injured area and call for leukocytes to come and attend to pathogens, the result is called ____.

inflammation

allergic response

psychoneuroimmunology

none of the above

20What is one of the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system?

To speed up the activity of the aerobic energy systems

To support digestive processes

To suppress the immune system

To increase heart rate

21The brain and spinal cord are part of which body system?

Somatic nervous system

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Afferent nervous system

22Which area of the brain is known as the “emotional brain” and is involved with memory formation, emotions, and motivation?

Limbic system

Reticular formation

Pineal gland

Cerebrum

23The cerebrum, cerebellum, and diencephalon are all part of which organ?

Brainstem

Lungs

Brain

Heart

24Which of the following are examples of ways to reduce the stress response?

Meditation and a hot bath

A cup of coffee and a cigarette

Working overtime and getting fast-food takeout

None of the above

25What effect do the lifestyle factors that are known to increase risk of artery disease have on memory loss?

Increase risk of memory loss

Decrease risk of memory loss

No effect on memory loss