Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Exercise and Disease

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

• A) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke.
• B) Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes.
• C) Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis.
• D) All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Chemical groups containing one phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, important for energy transfer and storage in cells.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH as energy sources for the cell, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.

NADH Molecules

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plus hydrogen (H), an important coenzyme in the body that plays a key role in the energy production process within cells through redox reactions.

Pyruvate Molecules

Organic compounds that play a pivotal role in energy production pathways, such as glycolysis and the Krebs cycle, within cells.