NASM Chapter 1 Vocabulary

3. The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and work.
4. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats.
9. A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
11. A general term used to describe progressive lung disease.
13. Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.
14. A state of lost physical fitness, which may include imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
15. Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
18. when muscles on each side of a joint have altered length tension relationships.
20. The pressure in arteries and other vessels when the heart is contracting.

1. The action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked; medically known as myocardial infection.
2. A category of heart-related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
5. The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.
6. The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.
7. A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person's heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.
8. A condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply.
10. The state of having a disease.
12. Consistently elevated blood pressure.
16. Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
17. A condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
19. A stretching or tearing of ligaments.