Question 1

Define the progressive overload principle as it applies to physical fitness.

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A person who practices a physical activi...

Question 2

Which of the following will best accelerate glycogen storage after physical activity?

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A)  A high fat snack within 15 minutes of exercise completion
B)  A high carbohydrate meal taken within two hours of exercise completion
C)  A high protein snack taken midway through exercise and another 30 minutes after exercise
D)  Sports drinks taken throughout exercise and repeated small, high protein snacks for two hours after exercise
E)  A high protein meal taken within two hours of exercise completionF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

MATCHING
-Substance in muscle that serves as a source of energy and water

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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) D) and H)
V) A) and C)

Question 4

In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by performing a

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A)  low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
B)  low number of repetitions with lighter weight.
C)  high number of repetitions with heavy weight.
D)  high number of repetitions with lighter weight.
E)  sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

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A)  Cool water
B)  "Sweat" replacers
C)  Salt tablets and tap water
D)  Water warmed to body temperature
E)  Very cold waterF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

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A)  Lactate
B)  Phytate
C)  Phosphoric acid
D)  Hydrochloric acid
E)  PhosphagenF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

____________________ has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine, which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

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The answer of ____________________ has been shown to raise the...

Question 8

MATCHING
-Depletion of this substance leads runners to experience "hitting the wall"

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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) C) and R)
V) C) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

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A)  It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat.
B)  Upon commencement of an activity, blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel.
C)  Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for that muscle.
D)  After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days, physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet.
E)  Sports nutrition experts recommend that athletes consume less than 15 percent of their energy from fat to meet nutrient and energy needs.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

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A)  It stimulates fatty acid release.
B)  It enhances performance for almost all athletes.
C)  It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate.
D)  It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract.
E)  It slows glycogen useF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?

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A)  At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from glucose.
B)  At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from fat.
C)  Muscles always use a mixture of fuels at rest or during physical activity.
D)  During physical activity, amino acids contribute most of the fuel.
E)  During the first 10 seconds of physical activity, the lactic acid system is the predominant source of energy.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

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A)  atrophy.
B)  hypertrophy.
C)  muscular endurance.
D)  muscle engorgement.
E)  hyperplasia.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

MATCHING
-Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes

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) K) and N)
V) C) and M)

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of enhanced waters for physical activity?

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A)  The oxygenated types are beneficial in endurance events.
B)  They provide a source of lactate to stimulate the Cori cycle.
C)  One serving provides about a third of the RDA for most vitamins and calcium.
D)  They usually contain less carbohydrate and electrolytes than typical sports drinks.
E)  They are generally more useful than sports drinks.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Explain the meaning and significance of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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The length of time a person can remain a...

Question 16

Why do many people and especially athletes believe in ergogenic aids?

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Athletes gravitate to promises that they...

Question 17

____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance buffers the acid and neutralizes the carbon dioxide, thereby maintaining muscle pH levels closer to normal and enhancing exercise capacity.

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The answer of ____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance...

Question 18

Describe an appropriate diet for physically active people.

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Water: Even casual exercisers must atten...

Question 19

To meet the more prolonged demands of sustained activity, the muscles rely on the ____________________ to provide ATP for muscle contraction.

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The answer of To meet the more prolonged demands of...

Question 20

In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

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A)  low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
B)  low number of repetitions with lighter weight.
C)  high number of repetitions with heavy weight.
D)  high number of repetitions with lighter weight.
E)  sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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