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6. Obesity brings many health risks to the exercise participant. Interestingly, there is at least one disease which is less prevalent among the obese. Which disease?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Osteoporosis
  3. Cancer
  4. Cardiopulmonary conditions
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7. Stress fractures TYPICALLY have the following symptoms except:
  1. Progressive pain that is worse with weight-bearing activity
  2. Localized pain
  3. Pain at rest
  4. Severe muscle weakness
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8. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a major function of the cardiovascular system?
  1. Distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
  2. Production of the hormones insulin and glucagon
  3. Removal of carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the cells
  4. Prevention of a serious blood loss after injury through a clotting mechanism
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9. Before endurance events, athletes will often “carb up.” Where does the body obtain the glucose from broken-down carbohydrates while exercising?
  1. Glycogen stored in muscle tissue
  2. Glucose in the bloodstream
  3. Glucose stored in the liver
  4. Glycogen stored in the muscle tissue and glucose stored in the bloodstream
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10. One of the most common cautions cited for the pregnant women concerns exercising while positioned in supine (lying on the back). The weight of the uterus pressing on blood vessels can reduce blood flow to the fetus which creates a potential for fetal hypoxia and possible developmental disorders. Supine exercises for pregnant women are MOST often:
  1. Carefully monitored for duration and repetitions
  2. Avoided after first trimester
  3. Avoided after initial weight gain of five pounds
  4. Avoided all together
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