Domain 1 NASM Flashcards by The Urban Connoisseurs

All the following are potentially side effects of having elevated cortisol levels except for

Decreased breathing rate.

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How many calories are consumed in a day following a very low calorie diet?

800

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What amount of water is recommended for sedentary

men and women to take in respectively?

75Oz/day,100Oz/day

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What 2 hormones are responsible for flight or fight?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Where is the gastrocnemius in relation to the alleys anatomically?

Superior

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Each of the following are adverse effects of androgenic- anabolic steroid use with men, except for?

Decreased appetite

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What is the main characteristic of motor neurons

They stimulate muscle contraction and create our movements.

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All of the following things should be listed within a clients program
Except for?

Clients height and weight

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What is the role of veins in terms of blood flow?

Veins carry blood to the heart

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Concentric strength is also called what?

Force production

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What statement is included within the NASM code of professional conduct

Use the appropriate professional communication in verbal nonverbal and written interactions

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Golfing and swinging a bat are movement’s that occur in which plane

Transverse

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What initiated the electrical impulses that determine heart rate

Sinoatrial node

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All of the following systems are involved with sensorimotor integration except

Cardio respiratory system

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Where is the rectus femoris in relation to the tensor fascia anatomically?

Medial

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Which is not a major type of muscle activation?

Isolated activation

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Which is not a potential effect of excessive intake of calcium?

liver damage

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An isometric muscle action is described as:

constant muscle length

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Which of the following is not a way to create a proprioceptively enriched environment?

performing active isolation exercises

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Which of these is not a fortified food?

peanut butter

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The thermic effect of blood makes up how much of a person’s total energy expenditure?

6-10% of TEE

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What is unique regarding size and the thoracic vertebrae?

Thoracic vertebrae increase in size from the top down

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Each of these are macronutrients except:

fiber

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What can the sliding filament theory be described as?

Thick and thin filaments within the sarcomere move past one another, this results in shortened muscle and force production

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What type of energy is contained in food?

chemical energy

Growth hormone is stimulated from each of these except for:

catecholamines

Each motion occurs in the sagittal except:

side bends

What is unique regarding size and the thoracic vertebrae?

Thoracic vertebrae increase in size from the top down

Which is not a potential effect of excessive intake of calcium?

liver damage

What kind of process is glycolysis?

catabolic process

During a bicep curl, what kind of mover does the triceps brachii become?

Antagonist

What food is highest on the glycemic index?

rice cakes

Torque is:

A force generating rotation

What percent of total calories should we have from fat sources?

20-35% of total daily calories

Each food is a source of trans fatty acids, except for:

whole milk

Which of the following descriptions is for the thermic effect of food?

Energy used for processing and storing food which is expended above the RMR

Each is a monosaccharide except for:

sucrose

Which muscle fiber is most commonly used with strength training?

Type II

Each of the following motion occur in the frontal plane besides:

extension

How many calories per day should be consumed to ensure that they are receiving proper nutrition?

1200 cals a day

Which fatty acid has the longest shelf life?

trans fatty acids

Which of the following is a possible side effect of too much magnesium?

diarrhea

Which stimulant is a banned substance?

DHEA

Which two types of myofilaments can be found inside the myofibrils of the muscle tissue?

Actin and myosin

What is the daily amount of protein recommended for a sedentary person?

0.8g per kg of body weight

Each of the following are complete protein food sources besides:

sunflower seeds

What organization is responsible for ensuring supplements are safe before they get marketed?

The supplement manufacturer

How do skeletal muscles contract?

Through stimulation by motor neurons

A fitness professional can discuss what topic with clients:

food prep methods

What feature is unique to type Ila muscle fibers?

They are able to create energy from both the anaerobic and aerobic metabolism in almost equal amounts

Flexion will occur in the following body segments besides the:

neck

Force coupling between what two muscles occurs with shoulder abduction?

deltoid and rotator cuff

Which exercise type does caffeine not have an ergogenic effect on?

All out sprint efforts lasting 90 seconds or less

What fuel source is most likely gone after exercising for 90 minutes?

glycogen

What amount of caffeine is shown to increase an individual's performance?

3-6 milligrams per kilogram of body weight

Polyunsaturated fats make up all of the following except for:

coconut oil

What is the typical oxygen consumption of a resting person?

3.5 mL of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute, also written as 1 MET

An eccentric contraction can also be called:

force reduction

How many calories does a gram of protein provide?

4 cals per gram

Which of these is a possible effect of ingesting too much iron?

gastrointestinal infection

What percent of calorie count should come form carbs?

45-65% of their total calories

Which of the following is created if there isn't enough oxygen when sprinting or when first starting to exercise?

lactic acid

Which of the following isn't a division of the spinal column?

Sternum

What muscle pairing is seen in a force-couple relationship?

synergist pairing

Which is a micronutrient?

magnesium

Motor neuron can also be called what?

efferent neurons

How many vertebrae make up the lumbar spine?

Which one is not an essential amino acid?

glutamine

Flexion and extension occur in what plane of motion?

sagittal

Which of the following statements is the best way for a trainer to handle progress notes of a client?

Trainers maintain accurate progress not for every client

Physical activity makes up how much of an individuals energy expenditure?

about 20%

How many calories are provided by fats?

9 cals per gram

Each of the following are signs of dehydration except for:

slow heartbeat

Which of the bones listed moves with the ribs in order to form the rear anchor of the rib cage?

thoracic vertebrae