Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a resistance training activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yoga
B)  Swimming
C)  Power walking
D)  Lifting free weights
E)  Ballistic stretchingF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a steady supply of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycerol
B)  Glycogen
C)  Fatty acids
D)  Creatine phosphate
E)  ADPF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

MATCHING
-Depressant that promotes fluid losses

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  8
C)  20
D)  70
E)  102F) 600G) OxygenH) FitnessI) AlcoholJ) CaffeineK) GlucoseL) CreatineM) GlycogenN) HydrationO) FlexibilityP) LactateQ) HypertrophyR) HypothermiaS) HyperthermiaT) Sports anemiaU) G) and K)
V) H) and O)

Question 4

Chris has been competing all day in a track competition and is now ready for the 100-meter dash. Although he feels tired, which of the following high-energy muscle compounds can he rely on for quick energy in this event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat
B)  Lactate
C)  Creatine phosphate
D)  Adenosine diphosphate
E)  Adenosine triphosphateF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 5

When a marathon runner experiences the phenomenon known as "hitting the wall," what nutrient is most likely depleted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water
B)  Protein
C)  Glucose
D)  Fatty acids
E)  LactateF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carbonic acid inhibits fluid absorption.
B)  The bubbles induce chronic burping and so inhibit performance.
C)  The bubbles induce feelings of fullness quickly and so limit fluid intake.
D)  The carbonic acid promotes gastroesophageal reflux leading to upper GI discomfort.
E)  The carbonic acid adversely affects both muscle and bone health, increasing risk of overuse injury.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Describe at least five major benefits associated with being physically fit.

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Question 8

MATCHING
-The body's ability to deal with stress

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  8
C)  20
D)  70
E)  102F) 600G) OxygenH) FitnessI) AlcoholJ) CaffeineK) GlucoseL) CreatineM) GlycogenN) HydrationO) FlexibilityP) LactateQ) HypertrophyR) HypothermiaS) HyperthermiaT) Sports anemiaU) I) and M)
V) N) and T)

Question 9

A person's "VO₂ max" is the maximum

Accepted Answer

A)  velocity on a treadmill test.
B)  rate of oxygen consumption.
C)  intake of oxygen while at rest.
D)  intake of air at 70% physical exhaustion.
E)  speed of oxygen exchange in the lungsF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a property of conditioned muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can store more glycogen.
B)  They are more efficient at converting fat to glucose.
C)  They contain fewer mitochondria due to increased glucose utilization.
D)  They rely less on fat breakdown and more on glucose oxidation for energy.
E)  They are resistant to lactate build-up.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is a feature of chromium supplements in physical performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromium from ginseng shows high bioavailability.
B)  Athletes may obtain sufficient chromium from green leafy vegetables and legumes.
C)  Supplements of chromium chloride enhance free fatty acid release but inhibit fatty acid oxidation.
D)  Most recent studies on chromium picolinate supplementation show no favorable effects on strength or lean body mass.
E)  Chromium picolinate can increase lean body mass but has no effect on strength.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight)  is likely to cause a person to collapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  7
C)  15
D)  25
E)  33F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  HMB
B)  Creatine
C)  Octacosanol
D)  Growth hormone
E)  DHEAF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat
B)  Protein
C)  Glycogen
D)  Blood glucose
E)  GlucoseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiply body weight (kg)  by 1% to determine liters of water loss
B)  Multiply duration of activity (min)  by body weight (kg)  to determine mL of water loss
C)  Subtract air temperature (°F)  from body weight (lbs)  and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss
D)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs)  before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss
E)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs)  before and after the event and divide by the relative humidity.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein use in endurance events is less than for strength events.
B)  Protein use for energy is significant in anaerobic strength training.
C)  Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used, which is similar to the resting state.
D)  Protein contributes approximately the same amount to total energy use on high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets.
E)  People who consume diets adequate in energy and rich in carbohydrate use more protein in exercise.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fiber delays absorption of fat.
B)  The fiber interferes with glycolysis.
C)  The meal crowds out more energy-dense foods.
D)  The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed.
E)  The meal will be digested and absorbed too rapidly to be useful.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Describe the hazards of using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone as ways of improving physical performance.

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Question 19

____________________ is a transient condition of low hemoglobin in the blood, associated with the early stages of sports training or other strenuous activity.

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Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of caffeine use in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine is widely abused by endurance athletes because it cannot be detected by blood or urine tests.
B)  Caffeine enhances performance by stimulating glycogen breakdown and increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells.
C)  College and national competitions prohibit the use of caffeine in amounts greater than that present in 5 cups of coffee when consumed within a few hours before testing.
D)  The usual side effects of caffeine use such as irritability, headaches, and diarrhea are delayed or diminished in endurance athletes because of their high metabolic rates during competition.
E)  In endurance athletes, caffeine is particularly likely to result in a "drowsiness crash" within an hour of consumption.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 14: Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?

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____________________ is a transient condition of low hemoglobin in the blood, associated with the early stages of sports training or other strenuous activity.

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MATCHING -The body's ability to deal with stress

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Which of the following is an example of a resistance training activity?

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A person's "VO₂ max" is the maximum

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Chris has been competing all day in a track competition and is now ready for the 100-meter dash. Although he feels tired, which of the following high-energy muscle compounds can he rely on for quick energy in this event?

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How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?

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Describe the hazards of using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone as ways of improving physical performance.

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Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?

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What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity activity?

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When a marathon runner experiences the phenomenon known as "hitting the wall," what nutrient is most likely depleted?

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Which of the following is a feature of chromium supplements in physical performance?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?

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What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?

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What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a steady supply of ATP?

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MATCHING -Depressant that promotes fluid losses

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Describe at least five major benefits associated with being physically fit.

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Which of the following is a property of conditioned muscles?

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What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight) is likely to cause a person to collapse?

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