Question 1

Power is the term used to

Accepted Answer

A) describe how much work is accomplished per unit of time 
B) describe the energy expenditure during exercise 
C) describe the measurement of work output 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) describe how much work is accomplished per unit of time 
B) describe the energy expenditure during exercise 
C) describe the measurement of work output 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 2

According the revised Borg scale of the rating of perceived exertion,a rating of 10 would indicate a perceived exertion of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) moderate 
B) somewhat hard 
C) heavy (strong) 
D) very,very heavy 
A) moderate 
B) somewhat hard 
C) heavy (strong) 
D) very,very heavy

Question 3

The amount of force generated by a muscle during muscular contraction is dependent upon___________.

Accepted Answer

A) the types of number of motor units recruited. 
B) the length of the muscle fibers. 
C) the nature of the motor unit stimulation. 
D) All of the above answers are correct. 
A) the types of number of motor units recruited. 
B) the length of the muscle fibers. 
C) the nature of the motor unit stimulation. 
D) All of the above answers are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following has been shown to increase the susceptibility to infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Inadequate diet 
B) Lack of sleep 
C) Mental stress 
D) All of the above are correct 
A) Inadequate diet 
B) Lack of sleep 
C) Mental stress 
D) All of the above are correct

Question 5

The age-related loss of muscle mass is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) muscle atrophy 
B) muscle hypoplasia 
C) sarcoplasia 
D) sarcopenia 
A) muscle atrophy 
B) muscle hypoplasia 
C) sarcoplasia 
D) sarcopenia

Question 6

Which of the following factors influence heat loss from the body during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) air temperature. 
B) relative humidity. 
C) hydration status. 
D) all of the above answers are correct. 
A) air temperature. 
B) relative humidity. 
C) hydration status. 
D) all of the above answers are correct.

Question 7

Compared to not drinking,fluid replacement during prolonged exercise has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

A) maintain lower exercise heart rates. 
B) maintain lower core temperatures. 
C) maintain lower ratings of perceived exertion . 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) maintain lower exercise heart rates. 
B) maintain lower core temperatures. 
C) maintain lower ratings of perceived exertion . 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Question 8

Jonas Bergstrom was a Swedish scientist that is known for:

Accepted Answer

A) his study of protein requirements for winter athletes. 
B) study of vitamins and minerals for athletes. 
C) the development of the percutaneous muscle biopsy technique 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) his study of protein requirements for winter athletes. 
B) study of vitamins and minerals for athletes. 
C) the development of the percutaneous muscle biopsy technique 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 9

Increases in muscular strength during 20-30 weeks of resistance training is largely due to:

Accepted Answer

A) fiber hypertrophy 
B) fiber hyperplasia 
C) changes in the nervous system 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) fiber hypertrophy 
B) fiber hyperplasia 
C) changes in the nervous system 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 10

Which of the following hormones decrease in the blood during prolonged exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) epinephrine 
C) norepinephrine 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) insulin 
B) epinephrine 
C) norepinephrine 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 11

Humans produce sweat via eccrine sweat glands.These glands are under ________control.

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic adrenergic 
B) parasympathetic cholinergic 
C) parasympathetic adrenergic 
D) sympathetic cholinergic 
A) sympathetic adrenergic 
B) parasympathetic cholinergic 
C) parasympathetic adrenergic 
D) sympathetic cholinergic

Question 12

Physical inactivity is now considered to be ____________ risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) a minor 
B) an uncomplicated 
C) a moderate 
D) primary 
A) a minor 
B) an uncomplicated 
C) a moderate 
D) primary

Question 13

The hormone erythropoietin

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates muscle protein synthesis. 
B) promotes bone growth. 
C) stimulates red blood cell production. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) stimulates muscle protein synthesis. 
B) promotes bone growth. 
C) stimulates red blood cell production. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 14

An exercise prescription emphasizing ___________________ and performed ___________will maximize benefits related to insulin sensitivity and weight loss in type II diabetics.

Accepted Answer

A) high-intensity interval training;3 days per week 
B) moderate intensity exercise (20-30 min/day);3-4 days per week 
C) low intensity,long duration exercise;almost every day 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) high-intensity interval training;3 days per week 
B) moderate intensity exercise (20-30 min/day);3-4 days per week 
C) low intensity,long duration exercise;almost every day 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 15

Particulate matter in the air can result in

Accepted Answer

A) decreased capacity of blood vessels to dilate. 
B) reduction in fibrinolytic activity. 
C) increased oxidative stress. 
D) all of the above. 
A) decreased capacity of blood vessels to dilate. 
B) reduction in fibrinolytic activity. 
C) increased oxidative stress. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

The standard deviation (i.e. ,potential error)in estimating maximal heart rate from 220-age is approximately________ beats/min.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 8-10 
C) 11 
D) 22 
A) 5 
B) 8-10 
C) 11 
D) 22

Question 17

The maximal heart rate reached during high intensity exercise for a young adult (i.e. ,20 year old subject)would be approximately_________ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 
B) 150 
C) 200 
D) 250 
A) 120 
B) 150 
C) 200 
D) 250

Question 18

Which of the following statements about children and exercise training is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigorous exercise training reduces long bone growth 
B) Participation in team sports (swimming,track and field,basketball,etc. )does not adversely impact growth and development 
C) moderate physical training may optimize growth in children 
D) Both B and C are correct 
A) Rigorous exercise training reduces long bone growth 
B) Participation in team sports (swimming,track and field,basketball,etc. )does not adversely impact growth and development 
C) moderate physical training may optimize growth in children 
D) Both B and C are correct

Question 19

Approximately ____ of the energy expended during exercise is released as heat.

Accepted Answer

A) 70-80% 
B) 60-69% 
C) 50-59% 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) 70-80% 
B) 60-69% 
C) 50-59% 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 20

The majority of iron in the body is found in_________.

Accepted Answer

A) the electron transport chain 
B) myoglobin 
C) hemoglobin 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) the electron transport chain 
B) myoglobin 
C) hemoglobin 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Exam 2: A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Power is the term used to

According the revised Borg scale of the rating of perceived exertion,a rating of 10 would indicate a perceived exertion of _______________.

The amount of force generated by a muscle during muscular contraction is dependent upon___________.

Which of the following has been shown to increase the susceptibility to infection?

The age-related loss of muscle mass is termed:

Which of the following factors influence heat loss from the body during exercise?

Compared to not drinking,fluid replacement during prolonged exercise has been shown to:

Jonas Bergstrom was a Swedish scientist that is known for:

Increases in muscular strength during 20-30 weeks of resistance training is largely due to:

Which of the following hormones decrease in the blood during prolonged exercise?

Humans produce sweat via eccrine sweat glands.These glands are under ________control.

Physical inactivity is now considered to be ____________ risk factor for coronary heart disease.

The hormone erythropoietin

An exercise prescription emphasizing ___________________ and performed ___________will maximize benefits related to insulin sensitivity and weight loss in type II diabetics.

Particulate matter in the air can result in

The standard deviation (i.e. ,potential error)in estimating maximal heart rate from 220-age is approximately________ beats/min.

The maximal heart rate reached during high intensity exercise for a young adult (i.e. ,20 year old subject)would be approximately_________ beats per minute.

Which of the following statements about children and exercise training is true?

Approximately ____ of the energy expended during exercise is released as heat.

The majority of iron in the body is found in_________.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters

An exercise prescription emphasizing _________ and performed _will maximize benefits related to insulin sensitivity and weight loss in type II diabetics.