Question 1

Which of the following does not explain what caffeine does as an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine serves as a stimulant to the central nervous system 
B)  Caffeine increases fat utilization and thus spares glycogen 
C)  Caffeine stimulates the production of testosterone 
D)  Caffeine increases calcium release necessary for muscle contraction 
A)  Caffeine serves as a stimulant to the central nervous system 
B)  Caffeine increases fat utilization and thus spares glycogen 
C)  Caffeine stimulates the production of testosterone 
D)  Caffeine increases calcium release necessary for muscle contraction C

Question 2

Supplementation of amino acids such as arginine and lysine would increase muscle mass by stimulating the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  androstenedione 
B)  testosterone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  DHEA 
A)  androstenedione 
B)  testosterone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  DHEA C

Question 3

All of the following have been associated with an increase in protein synthesis and lean body mass except

Accepted Answer

A)  DHEA 
B)  carnitine 
C)  androstenedione 
D)  growth hormone 
A)  DHEA 
B)  carnitine 
C)  androstenedione 
D)  growth hormone B

Question 4

Which of the following ergogenic aids functions to enhance oxygen carrying capacity and thus endurance performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate loading 
B)  Carnitine supplementation 
C)  Branched chain amino acid supplementation 
D)  Blood transfusion 
A)  Carbohydrate loading 
B)  Carnitine supplementation 
C)  Branched chain amino acid supplementation 
D)  Blood transfusion

Question 5

Creatine supplementation provides all of the following ergogenic effect except

Accepted Answer

A)  improving performance in muscular strength and power activities 
B)  augmenting short bursts of maximal muscular effort 
C)  aiding repeated short bursts of maximal muscular effort 
D)  increasing aerobic endurance capacity 
A)  improving performance in muscular strength and power activities 
B)  augmenting short bursts of maximal muscular effort 
C)  aiding repeated short bursts of maximal muscular effort 
D)  increasing aerobic endurance capacity

Question 6

Which of the following represents an incorrect match between an ergogenic aid and its major claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine - increasing oxygen carrying capacity 
B)  Androstenedione - promoting muscle growth 
C)  High glycemic index carbohydrate - facilitating recovery of glycogen 
D)  Co-enzyme Q10 - speeding up energy transformation 
A)  Caffeine - increasing oxygen carrying capacity 
B)  Androstenedione - promoting muscle growth 
C)  High glycemic index carbohydrate - facilitating recovery of glycogen 
D)  Co-enzyme Q10 - speeding up energy transformation

Question 7

In order to maximize weight loss effect, ephedrine has often been used in combination with

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine 
B)  cortisol 
C)  creatine 
D)  chromium 
A)  caffeine 
B)  cortisol 
C)  creatine 
D)  chromium

Question 8

Which of the following pairs may share the same working mechanism of serving as a stimulant to the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose and caffeine 
B)  Caffeine and amphetamine 
C)  Ephedrine and amino acids 
D)  Creatine and amphetamine 
A)  Glucose and caffeine 
B)  Caffeine and amphetamine 
C)  Ephedrine and amino acids 
D)  Creatine and amphetamine

Question 9

Which of the following means enhancing physiological capacity and exercise performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exergonic 
B)  Endogonic 
C)  Ergogenic 
D)  Exogenous 
A)  Exergonic 
B)  Endogonic 
C)  Ergogenic 
D)  Exogenous

Question 10

Of the following athletes, which one may not benefit from taking creatine monohydrate as an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Football player 
B)  Body builder 
C)  Sprinter 
D)  Distance runner 
A)  Football player 
B)  Body builder 
C)  Sprinter 
D)  Distance runner

Which of the following does not explain what caffeine does as an ergogenic aid?

Supplementation of amino acids such as arginine and lysine would increase muscle mass by stimulating the production of

All of the following have been associated with an increase in protein synthesis and lean body mass except

Which of the following ergogenic aids functions to enhance oxygen carrying capacity and thus endurance performance?

Creatine supplementation provides all of the following ergogenic effect except

Which of the following represents an incorrect match between an ergogenic aid and its major claim?

In order to maximize weight loss effect, ephedrine has often been used in combination with

Which of the following pairs may share the same working mechanism of serving as a stimulant to the central nervous system?

Which of the following means enhancing physiological capacity and exercise performance?

Of the following athletes, which one may not benefit from taking creatine monohydrate as an ergogenic aid?

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Macronutrients: Lipids

Macronutrients: Proteins

Micronutrients: Vitamins

Digestion and Absorption

Digestion and Absorption

Energy and Energy-Yielding Metabolic Pathways

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy and Competitive Diet

Ergogenic Aids and Supplements

Nutrition and Metabolism in Special Cases

Measurement of Energy Consumption and Output

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Performance

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Exam 8: Nutrients Metabolism

Which of the following does not explain what caffeine does as an ergogenic aid?

Supplementation of amino acids such as arginine and lysine would increase muscle mass by stimulating the production of

All of the following have been associated with an increase in protein synthesis and lean body mass except

Which of the following ergogenic aids functions to enhance oxygen carrying capacity and thus endurance performance?

Creatine supplementation provides all of the following ergogenic effect except

Which of the following represents an incorrect match between an ergogenic aid and its major claim?

In order to maximize weight loss effect, ephedrine has often been used in combination with

Which of the following pairs may share the same working mechanism of serving as a stimulant to the central nervous system?

Which of the following means enhancing physiological capacity and exercise performance?

Of the following athletes, which one may not benefit from taking creatine monohydrate as an ergogenic aid?

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Macronutrients: Lipids

Macronutrients: Proteins

Micronutrients: Vitamins

Digestion and Absorption

Digestion and Absorption

Energy and Energy-Yielding Metabolic Pathways

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy and Competitive Diet

Ergogenic Aids and Supplements

Nutrition and Metabolism in Special Cases

Measurement of Energy Consumption and Output

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Performance

Filters