How quickly does atherosclerosis develop? It develops _____. rapidly within weeks in a few months very slowly over years or decades overnight

very slowly over years or decades

What is the primary function of the immune system? Produces hormones Maintains homeostasis and equilibrium of the internal environment Regulates body temperature Facilitates digestion

Maintains homeostasis and equilibrium of the internal environment

Which factors can affect the immune system? Genetics, general physical condition, medications, dietary patterns, stress Age, gender, ethnicity, occupation Climate, altitude, humidity, sunlight Exercise, sleep, hydration, meditation

Genetics, general physical condition, medications, dietary patterns, stress

What do disorders of the immune system result from? Genetic mutations, viral infections, bacterial infections Lack of exercise, poor diet, dehydration Excessive sun exposure, pollution, smoking Excess or deficiencies of immunocompetent cells, alteration in function of cells

Excess or deficiencies of immunocompetent cells, alteration in function of cells

What are the types of disorders of the immune system? Autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity (allergy reactions), infections Cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological disorders Metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, psychological disorders Musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, dermatological disorders

Autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity (allergy reactions), infections

What is the anterior segment of the eye composed of? Vitreous humor and lens Retina and optic nerve Cornea and sclera Two chambers: anterior and posterior, filled with aqueous humor

Two chambers: anterior and posterior, filled with aqueous humor

What is the function of the lens in the eye? Allows precise focusing of light into the retina Transmits sound waves Protects the eye from external damage Produces aqueous humor

Allows precise focusing of light into the retina

What is the role of lens epithelium in the eye? Supports the cornea Anterior cells that differentiate into lens fibers Produces vitreous humor Transmits light to the retina

Anterior cells that differentiate into lens fibers

What happens when light passes through a convex lens? It remains unchanged It disperses in all directions It is absorbed completely It bends so that the rays converge to a focal point

It bends so that the rays converge to a focal point

What are the health-related components of fitness? Endurance, Flexibility, Strength, Speed, Agility Cardiovascular fitness, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Flexibility, Body Composition Speed, Agility, Balance, Coordination, Reaction Time Power, Speed, Agility, Balance, Coordination

Cardiovascular fitness, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Flexibility, Body Composition

What are the training adaptations in the heart related to size and function? Decreased heart size and decreased left ventricular size during rest and exercise Increased heart size and increased left ventricular size during rest and exercise No change in heart size and left ventricular size during rest and exercise Variable changes in heart size and left ventricular size during rest and exercise

Increased heart size and increased left ventricular size during rest and exercise

What are the organs of the digestive system, starting from the oral cavity to the anus? Liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra Heart, lungs, trachea, bronchi

Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

What are accessory organs in the digestive system, and what is their role? Organs that store waste products Organs that directly digest food Organs that produce hormones only Organs that help digestion but are part of other systems

Organs that help digestion but are part of other systems

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system? Produces enzymes and hormones for digestion Absorbs nutrients from digested food Filters waste from the blood Stores bile for fat digestion

Produces enzymes and hormones for digestion

How does the digestive system perform chemical and mechanical digestion? By filtering blood and producing urine Through enzymatic breakdown and mechanical breakdown of food By circulating blood and oxygen By producing hormones and regulating metabolism

Through enzymatic breakdown and mechanical breakdown of food

What is the role of the mesentery in the digestive system? Produces digestive enzymes and hormones Filters blood and produces urine Stores bile and releases it into the small intestine Attaches intestines to the abdominal wall and provides support

Attaches intestines to the abdominal wall and provides support

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