C458 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Practice Questions - Set 4 - Part 2

Correct Answer: c) Smooth muscle

Smooth muscle lines internal organs and is involuntary, unlike skeletal muscle which requires conscious control.

Correct Answer: b) Hemorrhagic stroke

A hemorrhagic stroke results from bleeding in the brain, distinguishing it from ischemic strokes caused by blood clots.

Correct Answer: b) Self-management

Self-management is the ability to regulate personal emotions, differing from social awareness, which focuses on understanding others' emotions.

Correct Answer: c) Vegan

A vegan diet excludes all animal products, unlike vegetarian or pescatarian diets, which may include dairy or fish.

Correct Answer: c) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD is marked by intrusive thoughts and compulsive actions, distinguishing it from other disorders like GAD or bipolar disorder.

Correct Answer: b) Glucagon

Glucagon raises blood sugar by promoting glucose production, while insulin lowers it, and cortisol and adrenaline have different primary functions.

Correct Answer: b) Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports skin health and wound healing, unlike calcium or iron, which have other primary roles.

Correct Answer: c) Smoking

Smoking is a major risk factor for various diseases, unlike healthy habits like exercise or hydration, which reduce health risks.

Correct Answer: c) School counselor

School counselors assist students in academic and personal development, unlike psychologists, who may work in various settings outside schools.

Correct Answer: a) Absorb nutrients

The small intestine absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream, unlike the large intestine, which primarily absorbs water.

Correct Answer: c) Fight-or-flight response

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for danger, distinguishing it from the rest-and-digest response, which occurs during relaxation.

Correct Answer: b) Cardiac muscle

Cardiac muscle is specific to the heart, enabling it to pump blood, unlike skeletal or smooth muscles found elsewhere in the body.

Correct Answer: b) Immune system

The immune system defends against pathogens and produces white blood cells, unlike other systems with different primary roles.

Correct Answer: c) Sodium

Sodium is an electrolyte crucial for fluid balance and blood pressure regulation, unlike iron, which is involved in oxygen transport.

Correct Answer: d) Stage 3 Non-REM

Stage 3 Non-REM sleep is crucial for physical recovery and occurs mostly in the early sleep cycles, unlike REM sleep, which involves dreaming.

Correct Answer: a) Salmonella

Salmonella infection is often linked to raw poultry and eggs, unlike other pathogens which have different sources.

Correct Answer: b) Growth mindset

A growth mindset emphasizes improvement through effort, unlike a fixed mindset which sees abilities as unchangeable.

Correct Answer: b) Cardiorespiratory fitness

Cardiorespiratory fitness relates to the efficiency of the heart and lungs during prolonged exercise, unlike flexibility or muscular endurance.

Correct Answer: c) Vitamin D

Vitamin D aids calcium absorption, supporting bone health, unlike other vitamins which serve different functions.

Correct Answer: b) Paleo diet

The paleo diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods, differing from vegan or ketogenic diets which have specific macronutrient focuses.