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Which of the following is a proven benefit of regular exercise?
Which of the following is a proven benefit of regular exercise?
- Enhanced immune system (correct)
- Increased blood pressure
- Improved brain function
- Faster muscle growth
What physical changes occur within the body during exercise?
What physical changes occur within the body during exercise?
- Slower response of capillaries to requirements
- Improved blood supply to active muscles (correct)
- Reduced volume of blood that can be pumped by the heart
- Decreased blood supply to active muscles
How does exercise affect the heart?
How does exercise affect the heart?
- Weakens the heart muscles
- Enhances the mechanical effectiveness of the heart (correct)
- Causes the heart to adapt more slowly to exertion
- Reduces the volume of blood that can be pumped
What is one benefit of exercise besides maintaining and losing weight?
What is one benefit of exercise besides maintaining and losing weight?
How does exercise affect the immune system?
How does exercise affect the immune system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major functions of the nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major functions of the nervous system?
What is the purpose of the neural network in the nervous system?
What is the purpose of the neural network in the nervous system?
What are the cells called that convey information in the nervous system?
What are the cells called that convey information in the nervous system?
How are messages relayed between different parts of the body in the nervous system?
How are messages relayed between different parts of the body in the nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a neuron?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the purpose of the axon in a neuron?
What is the purpose of the axon in a neuron?
What is the main function of a neuron?
What is the main function of a neuron?
What allows for quick communication and continuous conduction of signals across a neuron?
What allows for quick communication and continuous conduction of signals across a neuron?
Which of the following is the correct definition of a synapse?
Which of the following is the correct definition of a synapse?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in a synapse?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in a synapse?
What is the purpose of an action potential?
What is the purpose of an action potential?
Which of the following is an example of how a message is transmitted in the nervous system?
Which of the following is an example of how a message is transmitted in the nervous system?
What is the function of a receptor in the nervous system?
What is the function of a receptor in the nervous system?
