Question 1

removal and transfer of a nitrogen group to another compound

Accepted Answer

m

Question 2

How does the amount of ATP produced from the breakdown of one molecule of carbohydrate compare to that from the breakdown of one molecule of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount produced is about the same. 
B)  The amount produced via carbohydrate is about 2 times as much. 
C)  The amount produced via fat is about 3.5 times as much. 
D)  The amount produced via fat is about 5 times as much. 
A)  The amount produced is about the same. 
B)  The amount produced via carbohydrate is about 2 times as much. 
C)  The amount produced via fat is about 3.5 times as much. 
D)  The amount produced via fat is about 5 times as much. C

Question 3

An exceptionally well-trained male endurance athlete will likely have a VO2 max greater than 100 ml/kg/min.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT occur as a result of low-intensity, steady state exercise lasting more than 20 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The energy system that predominates is oxidative phosphorylation 
B)  The percentage of energy from fat decreases 
C)  The percentage of energy from fat increases 
D)  There is an increase in fatty acid release from adipocytes and uptake by muscle 
A)  The energy system that predominates is oxidative phosphorylation 
B)  The percentage of energy from fat decreases 
C)  The percentage of energy from fat increases 
D)  There is an increase in fatty acid release from adipocytes and uptake by muscle

Question 5

Based on dietary intake only, whom would you expect to have the lowest amount of muscle creatine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Red meat eaters 
C)  Fish eaters 
D)  No differences would be expected based on dietary intake 
A)  Vegetarians 
B)  Red meat eaters 
C)  Fish eaters 
D)  No differences would be expected based on dietary intake

Question 6

arrange the 4 energy sources named in order from the least to the greatest based on the amount of energy stored in the body:
…..A…..B…..C…..D…..
least greatest
-Muscle glycogen

Accepted Answer

A)  A - least 
B)  B - low 
C)  C - great 
D)  D - greatest 
A)  A - least 
B)  B - low 
C)  C - great 
D)  D - greatest

Question 7

Which of the following is true as exercise intensity increases?

Accepted Answer

A)  At a certain point aerobic metabolism is shut off and anaerobic metabolism is turned on. 
B)  When the anaerobic threshold is reached muscles stop getting oxygen and suddenly begin producing lactate, which can be measured in the blood. 
C)  There is a point in ultraendurance activities where fat metabolism stops completely and protein metabolism supplies nearly all of the energy. 
D)  Energy is supplied in a smooth continuum where one system may predominate depending upon the intensity. 
A)  At a certain point aerobic metabolism is shut off and anaerobic metabolism is turned on. 
B)  When the anaerobic threshold is reached muscles stop getting oxygen and suddenly begin producing lactate, which can be measured in the blood. 
C)  There is a point in ultraendurance activities where fat metabolism stops completely and protein metabolism supplies nearly all of the energy. 
D)  Energy is supplied in a smooth continuum where one system may predominate depending upon the intensity.

Question 8

It is biochemically impossible to convert carbohydrate to fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the slowest and most complex energy system used to produce ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaerobic glycolysis 
B)  Creatine phosphate 
C)  Oxidative phosphorylation 
D)  Glycogenolysis 
A)  Anaerobic glycolysis 
B)  Creatine phosphate 
C)  Oxidative phosphorylation 
D)  Glycogenolysis

Question 10

Match
-breakdown of triglycerides

Accepted Answer

A) Alanine 
B) Anabolic 
C) Bioenergetics 
D) Catabolic 
E) Ergogenic 
F)Fatigue 
G)Gluconeogenesis 
H)Glycerol
I)Lipolysis 
J)Oxidized 
K)Palmitate 
L)Reduced 
M)Transamination
N)VO2 max 
A) Alanine 
B) Anabolic 
C) Bioenergetics 
D) Catabolic 
E) Ergogenic 
F)Fatigue 
G)Gluconeogenesis 
H)Glycerol
I)Lipolysis 
J)Oxidized 
K)Palmitate 
L)Reduced 
M)Transamination
N)VO2 max

Question 11

The relationship between oxygen consumption and exercise intensity is linear until maximum oxygen consumption is reached.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many chemical steps are required for the rephosphorylation of ATP by creatine phosphate?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  18 
D)  124 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  18 
D)  124

Question 13

The term aerobic energy system refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the creatine phosphate energy system. 
B)  anaerobic glycolysis. 
C)  oxidative phosphorylation. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the creatine phosphate energy system. 
B)  anaerobic glycolysis. 
C)  oxidative phosphorylation. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

In a well-designed study, a statistically significant increase in maximal strength with creatine supplementation was detected at 12 weeks but not at 1 week. What is the likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creatine supplementation allowed athletes to complete more weight lifting repetitions and sets, but the effects of the training are not seen immediately. 
B)  It takes time (about three months) for the body to increase the total amount of ATP stored in muscle. 
C)  Time was needed to maximize carbohydrate stores because creatine storage and function are directly related to the size of muscle glycogen stores. 
D)  Hormonal balance is altered, but the changes are slow and subtle and not detectable for approximately 12 weeks. 
A)  Creatine supplementation allowed athletes to complete more weight lifting repetitions and sets, but the effects of the training are not seen immediately. 
B)  It takes time (about three months) for the body to increase the total amount of ATP stored in muscle. 
C)  Time was needed to maximize carbohydrate stores because creatine storage and function are directly related to the size of muscle glycogen stores. 
D)  Hormonal balance is altered, but the changes are slow and subtle and not detectable for approximately 12 weeks.

Question 15

Outline the process of carbohydrate, fat, and protein (amino acid) oxidation.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate, fat, and protein oxidation

Question 16

arrange the 4 energy systems named in order from the least to the greatest based on endurance capacity:
…..A…..B…..C…..D…..
least greatest
-Creatine phosphate

Accepted Answer

A)  A - least 
B)  B - low 
C)  C - great 
D)  D - greatest 
A)  A - least 
B)  B - low 
C)  C - great 
D)  D - greatest

Question 17

Explain the concept of maximal oxygen consumption and become familiar with relative values of VO2 max.

Accepted Answer

Maximal oxygen consumption, also known a

Question 18

Discuss the use of creatine supplementation as an ergogenic aid. In your comprehensive discussion, include issues such as an explanation of the rationale for its use, the types of sports or exercise activities it is used for, its safety and effectiveness as an ergogenic aid, and any practical issues such as how much is consumed, etc.

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplementation is a popular er

Question 19

Metabolism of one molecule of which of the following produces the highest number of ATPs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose via anaerobic glycolysis 
B)  Glucose via oxidative phosphorylation 
C)  Amino acid metabolism (e.g. alanine) 
D)  Fat metabolism (e.g. palmitate) 
A)  Glucose via anaerobic glycolysis 
B)  Glucose via oxidative phosphorylation 
C)  Amino acid metabolism (e.g. alanine) 
D)  Fat metabolism (e.g. palmitate)

Question 20

The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is a way of determining the body's metabolism of:

Accepted Answer

A)  creatine phosphate and ATP. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  carbohydrate and fat. 
D)  lactate. 
A)  creatine phosphate and ATP. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  carbohydrate and fat. 
D)  lactate.

removal and transfer of a nitrogen group to another compound

How does the amount of ATP produced from the breakdown of one molecule of carbohydrate compare to that from the breakdown of one molecule of a fatty acid?

An exceptionally well-trained male endurance athlete will likely have a VO2 max greater than 100 ml/kg/min.

Which of the following does NOT occur as a result of low-intensity, steady state exercise lasting more than 20 minutes?

Based on dietary intake only, whom would you expect to have the lowest amount of muscle creatine?

arrange the 4 energy sources named in order from the least to the greatest based on the amount of energy stored in the body: …..A…..B…..C…..D….. least greatest -Muscle glycogen

Which of the following is true as exercise intensity increases?

It is biochemically impossible to convert carbohydrate to fatty acids.

What is the slowest and most complex energy system used to produce ATP?

Match -breakdown of triglycerides

The relationship between oxygen consumption and exercise intensity is linear until maximum oxygen consumption is reached.

How many chemical steps are required for the rephosphorylation of ATP by creatine phosphate?

The term aerobic energy system refers to:

In a well-designed study, a statistically significant increase in maximal strength with creatine supplementation was detected at 12 weeks but not at 1 week. What is the likely explanation?

Outline the process of carbohydrate, fat, and protein (amino acid) oxidation.

arrange the 4 energy systems named in order from the least to the greatest based on endurance capacity: …..A…..B…..C…..D….. least greatest -Creatine phosphate

Explain the concept of maximal oxygen consumption and become familiar with relative values of VO2 max.

Metabolism of one molecule of which of the following produces the highest number of ATPs?

The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is a way of determining the body's metabolism of:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 3: Energy Systems and Exercise

removal and transfer of a nitrogen group to another compound

How does the amount of ATP produced from the breakdown of one molecule of carbohydrate compare to that from the breakdown of one molecule of a fatty acid?

An exceptionally well-trained male endurance athlete will likely have a VO2 max greater than 100 ml/kg/min.

Which of the following does NOT occur as a result of low-intensity, steady state exercise lasting more than 20 minutes?

Based on dietary intake only, whom would you expect to have the lowest amount of muscle creatine?

arrange the 4 energy sources named in order from the least to the greatest based on the amount of energy stored in the body: …..A…..B…..C…..D….. least greatest -Muscle glycogen

Which of the following is true as exercise intensity increases?

It is biochemically impossible to convert carbohydrate to fatty acids.

What is the slowest and most complex energy system used to produce ATP?

Match -breakdown of triglycerides

The relationship between oxygen consumption and exercise intensity is linear until maximum oxygen consumption is reached.

How many chemical steps are required for the rephosphorylation of ATP by creatine phosphate?

The term aerobic energy system refers to:

In a well-designed study, a statistically significant increase in maximal strength with creatine supplementation was detected at 12 weeks but not at 1 week. What is the likely explanation?

Outline the process of carbohydrate, fat, and protein (amino acid) oxidation.

arrange the 4 energy systems named in order from the least to the greatest based on endurance capacity: …..A…..B…..C…..D….. least greatest -Creatine phosphate

Explain the concept of maximal oxygen consumption and become familiar with relative values of VO2 max.

Metabolism of one molecule of which of the following produces the highest number of ATPs?

The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is a way of determining the body's metabolism of:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters