Question 1

The formation and development of red blood cells is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  satellite cell formation. 
B)  hematopoiesis. 
C)  cellular hypertrophy. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
A)  satellite cell formation. 
B)  hematopoiesis. 
C)  cellular hypertrophy. 
D)  osteoporosis.

Question 2

Exercise-induced asthma results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased airflow into the lungs. 
B)  airway constriction. 
C)  an improved quality of life. 
D)  a decreased blood flow through the lungs. 
A)  an increased airflow into the lungs. 
B)  airway constriction. 
C)  an improved quality of life. 
D)  a decreased blood flow through the lungs.

Question 3

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Muscle fiber hypertrophy results in an increase in the total number of fibers within a muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Skeletal muscle can only contract in response to a stimulus from the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The hormone responsible for initiating red blood cell formation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  erythropoietin. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  thyroid hormone. 
D)  calcitonin. 
A)  erythropoietin. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  thyroid hormone. 
D)  calcitonin.

Question 7

During exercise in hot and humid environmental conditions, the urinary system:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the excretion of waste products from the body. 
B)  decreases the reabsorption of electrolytes from the urine. 
C)  increases the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. 
D)  increases the blood flow through the kidneys. 
A)  increases the excretion of waste products from the body. 
B)  decreases the reabsorption of electrolytes from the urine. 
C)  increases the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. 
D)  increases the blood flow through the kidneys.

Question 8

The bone marrow contained within the skeletal system is responsible for the formation of a number of blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The integration of human systems provides for the coordinated control of the body environment and allows the body to respond to the various challenges encountered every day during physical activity and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The pulmonary system is responsible for regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and maintaining a normal acid-base balance in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Endurance training results in an increase in parasympathetic nervous activity and this allows for a reduced resting heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following components of the nervous system experiences a decrease in the level of activity during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic component 
B)  Sympathetic component 
C)  Somatic component 
D)  Autonomic component 
A)  Parasympathetic component 
B)  Sympathetic component 
C)  Somatic component 
D)  Autonomic component

Question 13

Muscle fiber hyperplasia results in an increase in the size of fibers within a muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Low levels of physical activity and dietary calcium intake result in an increased risk of developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  hematopoiesis. 
C)  high levels of bone mineral density. 
D)  muscular hyperplasia. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  hematopoiesis. 
C)  high levels of bone mineral density. 
D)  muscular hyperplasia.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the pulmonary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brings oxygen into the body 
B)  Helps control the acid-base balance of the body 
C)  Eliminates carbon dioxide from the body 
D)  Assists with the formation of red blood cells 
A)  Brings oxygen into the body 
B)  Helps control the acid-base balance of the body 
C)  Eliminates carbon dioxide from the body 
D)  Assists with the formation of red blood cells

Question 16

Low-intensity and long-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system) 
B)  Anaerobic energy system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis) 
C)  Aerobic energy system (oxidative metabolism) 
D)  Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism) 
A)  Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system) 
B)  Anaerobic energy system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis) 
C)  Aerobic energy system (oxidative metabolism) 
D)  Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism)

Question 17

Recombinant human erythropoietin increases red blood cell numbers in humans and this can lead to an improvement in aerobic endurance performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles are all under the direct control of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Osteoporosis is a disease condition characterized by high bone mineral density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following muscle fiber types are under direct conscious control during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Skeletal muscle 
A)  Cardiac muscle 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Skeletal muscle

The formation and development of red blood cells is called:

Exercise-induced asthma results in:

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic.

Muscle fiber hypertrophy results in an increase in the total number of fibers within a muscle.

Skeletal muscle can only contract in response to a stimulus from the nervous system.

The hormone responsible for initiating red blood cell formation is:

During exercise in hot and humid environmental conditions, the urinary system:

The bone marrow contained within the skeletal system is responsible for the formation of a number of blood cells.

The integration of human systems provides for the coordinated control of the body environment and allows the body to respond to the various challenges encountered every day during physical activity and exercise.

The pulmonary system is responsible for regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and maintaining a normal acid-base balance in the body.

Endurance training results in an increase in parasympathetic nervous activity and this allows for a reduced resting heart rate.

Which of the following components of the nervous system experiences a decrease in the level of activity during exercise?

Muscle fiber hyperplasia results in an increase in the size of fibers within a muscle.

Low levels of physical activity and dietary calcium intake result in an increased risk of developing:

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the pulmonary system?

Low-intensity and long-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?

Recombinant human erythropoietin increases red blood cell numbers in humans and this can lead to an improvement in aerobic endurance performance.

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles are all under the direct control of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Osteoporosis is a disease condition characterized by high bone mineral density.

Which of the following muscle fiber types are under direct conscious control during exercise?

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Exam 3: Exercise Science: A Systems Approach

The formation and development of red blood cells is called:

Exercise-induced asthma results in:

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic.

Muscle fiber hypertrophy results in an increase in the total number of fibers within a muscle.

Skeletal muscle can only contract in response to a stimulus from the nervous system.

The hormone responsible for initiating red blood cell formation is:

During exercise in hot and humid environmental conditions, the urinary system:

The bone marrow contained within the skeletal system is responsible for the formation of a number of blood cells.

The integration of human systems provides for the coordinated control of the body environment and allows the body to respond to the various challenges encountered every day during physical activity and exercise.

The pulmonary system is responsible for regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and maintaining a normal acid-base balance in the body.

Endurance training results in an increase in parasympathetic nervous activity and this allows for a reduced resting heart rate.

Which of the following components of the nervous system experiences a decrease in the level of activity during exercise?

Muscle fiber hyperplasia results in an increase in the size of fibers within a muscle.

Low levels of physical activity and dietary calcium intake result in an increased risk of developing:

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the pulmonary system?

Low-intensity and long-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?

Recombinant human erythropoietin increases red blood cell numbers in humans and this can lead to an improvement in aerobic endurance performance.

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles are all under the direct control of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Osteoporosis is a disease condition characterized by high bone mineral density.

Which of the following muscle fiber types are under direct conscious control during exercise?

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Exercise Physiology

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

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