Chapter 11 Reading Quiz

Question 1

all of the following are typical patterns for the usage of steroids except?

Answer 1

augmented

Question 2

which of the following is the term for hormone precursors that are theorized to increase the body’s ability to produce a given specific hormone?

Answer 2

prohormones

Question 3

acromegaly, a disfiguring disease characterized by a widening of the bones, arthritis, organ enlargement, and metabolic abnormalities, is a risk factor for athletes who use which of the following as an ergogenic aid?

Answer 3

HGH

Question 4

an athlete who is an archer is struggling with anxiety prior to his performance, which is also causing his hands and body to shake. which of the following would be the most ideal ergogenic aid to help him with these issues?

Answer 4

B-Blockers

Question 5

an athlete has been taking a supplement for roughly 40 days. He has seen an increase in his squat 1RM, body weight, and vertical jump height. Which of the following is he most likely supplementing with?

Answer 5

Creatine

Question 6

a marathon runner is looking to improve her time to fatigue and ability to run longer distances. A combination of which supplements would best help her to achieve these goals?

Answer 6

Caffeine, Citrus aurantium, and erythropoietin

Question 7

B-Blockers are associated with which of the following ergolytic effects?

Answer 7

decreased oxygen consumption

Question 8

the muscle buffering capacity relates to an athletes ability to

Answer 8

regulate H+ concentrations

Question 9

which of the following substances should the strength and conditioning professional suspect an athlete is taking if the athlete is experiencing tremors, dizziness, heart palpitations, and insomnia?

Answer 9

clenbuterol

Question 10

which of the following is the purported ergogenic effect of orL supplementation of arginine?

Answer 10

increased muscle blood flow