Question 1

Field studies suggest that living and exercising at high altitude

Accepted Answer

A) does not influence immune function. 
B) improves immune function by increasing killer cells. 
C) improves immune function by increasing the levels of circulating antibodies. 
D) depresses immune function and increases the risk of upper respiratory tract infection. 
A) does not influence immune function. 
B) improves immune function by increasing killer cells. 
C) improves immune function by increasing the levels of circulating antibodies. 
D) depresses immune function and increases the risk of upper respiratory tract infection. D

Question 2

A "J" shaped model exists to explain the relationship between varying amounts of exercise and the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.This curve suggests that the risk of infection ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) is lowest in sedentary individuals. 
B) is lowest in individuals that engage in regular bouts of moderate exercise (i.e. ,moderate in both volume and intensity of exercise). 
C) is lowest in individuals that engage in regular bouts of high intensity and long duration exercise. 
D) does not differ between sedentary and exercise trained individuals. 
A) is lowest in sedentary individuals. 
B) is lowest in individuals that engage in regular bouts of moderate exercise (i.e. ,moderate in both volume and intensity of exercise). 
C) is lowest in individuals that engage in regular bouts of high intensity and long duration exercise. 
D) does not differ between sedentary and exercise trained individuals. B

Question 3

Key components of the innate immune system include

Accepted Answer

A) neutrophils,macrophages,and natural killer cells. 
B) neutrophils,T-cells,and natural killer cells. 
C) neutrophils,B-cells,and natural killer cells. 
D) neutrophils,T-cells,and T-lymphocytes. 
A) neutrophils,macrophages,and natural killer cells. 
B) neutrophils,T-cells,and natural killer cells. 
C) neutrophils,B-cells,and natural killer cells. 
D) neutrophils,T-cells,and T-lymphocytes. A

Question 4

A single bout of exercise can reduce the risk of infection by increasing blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A) antibodies. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) neutrophils. 
D) All of the above answers are correct. 
A) antibodies. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) neutrophils. 
D) All of the above answers are correct.

Question 5

Exercise should be avoided if cold symptoms

Accepted Answer

A) include a fever. 
B) are above the neck. 
C) include a runny nose or nasal congestion. 
D) all of the above answers are correct 
A) include a fever. 
B) are above the neck. 
C) include a runny nose or nasal congestion. 
D) all of the above answers are correct

Question 6

The term immunity

Accepted Answer

A) relates to the fact that cell membranes protect against germs entering the cell. 
B) refers to all of the mechanisms used in the body to protect against foreign agents. 
C) describes the ability of physical barriers to protect against injury to the skin. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) relates to the fact that cell membranes protect against germs entering the cell. 
B) refers to all of the mechanisms used in the body to protect against foreign agents. 
C) describes the ability of physical barriers to protect against injury to the skin. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

The J-shaped relationship between the intensity of exercise and the risk of URTI suggests that the risk URTI is lowest in people who

Accepted Answer

A) are sedentary. 
B) engage in moderate exercise. 
C) engage in vigorous exercise. 
D) none of the above answers are correct 
A) are sedentary. 
B) engage in moderate exercise. 
C) engage in vigorous exercise. 
D) none of the above answers are correct

Question 8

The acquired immune system is often referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the innate immune system. 
B) the evolving immune system. 
C) the adaptive immune system. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) the innate immune system. 
B) the evolving immune system. 
C) the adaptive immune system. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 9

A healthy immune system requires the teamwork of two layers of immune protection that include innate immunity and the acquired immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Physical barriers provide the second line of defense against infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Immunoglobulins are also called

Accepted Answer

A) antigens. 
B) antibodies. 
C) viruses. 
D) cytokines. 
A) antigens. 
B) antibodies. 
C) viruses. 
D) cytokines.

Question 12

Which of the following immune cells are a component of the innate immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) killer T cells 
B) helper T cells 
C) natural killer cells 
D) B cells 
A) killer T cells 
B) helper T cells 
C) natural killer cells 
D) B cells

Question 13

The first line of defense to protect the body against foreign invaders is

Accepted Answer

A) physical barriers. 
B) cellular components. 
C) white blood cells. 
D) natural killer cells. 
A) physical barriers. 
B) cellular components. 
C) white blood cells. 
D) natural killer cells.

Question 14

In the adaptive immune system,the primary role of B cells is to

Accepted Answer

A) produce antibodies. 
B) secrete cytokines to enhance the immune response. 
C) act as phagocytes. 
D) attack cancer cells. 
A) produce antibodies. 
B) secrete cytokines to enhance the immune response. 
C) act as phagocytes. 
D) attack cancer cells.

Question 15

Which of the following immune cells are classified as a leukocyte?

Accepted Answer

A) cytokines 
B) B-cells 
C) complement system 
D) neutrophils 
A) cytokines 
B) B-cells 
C) complement system 
D) neutrophils

Question 16

The component of the immune system that destroys bacteria by creating holes in the surface of the bacterium is the

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive immune system. 
B) antigen-antibody system. 
C) inflammation system. 
D) complement system. 
A) adaptive immune system. 
B) antigen-antibody system. 
C) inflammation system. 
D) complement system.

Question 17

Several life-style factors can have a negative impact on immune function;these include

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate nutrition. 
B) mental stress. 
C) poor sleep habits. 
D) all the above answers are correct 
A) inadequate nutrition. 
B) mental stress. 
C) poor sleep habits. 
D) all the above answers are correct

Question 18

Immunosenescence is a decreased immune function in

Accepted Answer

A) children. 
B) athletes. 
C) sedentary adults. 
D) the elderly. 
A) children. 
B) athletes. 
C) sedentary adults. 
D) the elderly.

Question 19

The increased risk of infection that occurs with living and exercising at high altitudes may arise from a combination of stresses including sleep disorders and low arterial oxygen levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An important function of the acquired immune system is to assist the body in

Accepted Answer

A) recognizing and remembering specific pathogens (to protect against infection). 
B) mounting stronger attacks each time a repeating pathogen is encountered. 
C) removing bacteria by phagocytosis. 
D) both A and B are correct 
A) recognizing and remembering specific pathogens (to protect against infection). 
B) mounting stronger attacks each time a repeating pathogen is encountered. 
C) removing bacteria by phagocytosis. 
D) both A and B are correct

Exam 7: Exercise and the Immune System

Field studies suggest that living and exercising at high altitude

A "J" shaped model exists to explain the relationship between varying amounts of exercise and the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.This curve suggests that the risk of infection ___________.

Key components of the innate immune system include

A single bout of exercise can reduce the risk of infection by increasing blood levels of

Exercise should be avoided if cold symptoms

The term immunity

The J-shaped relationship between the intensity of exercise and the risk of URTI suggests that the risk URTI is lowest in people who

The acquired immune system is often referred to as

A healthy immune system requires the teamwork of two layers of immune protection that include innate immunity and the acquired immune system.

Physical barriers provide the second line of defense against infection.

Immunoglobulins are also called

Which of the following immune cells are a component of the innate immune system?

The first line of defense to protect the body against foreign invaders is

In the adaptive immune system,the primary role of B cells is to

Which of the following immune cells are classified as a leukocyte?

The component of the immune system that destroys bacteria by creating holes in the surface of the bacterium is the

Several life-style factors can have a negative impact on immune function;these include

Immunosenescence is a decreased immune function in

The increased risk of infection that occurs with living and exercising at high altitudes may arise from a combination of stresses including sleep disorders and low arterial oxygen levels.

An important function of the acquired immune system is to assist the body in

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

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

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