Domain 1 NASM Flashcards
All the following are potentially side effects of having elevated cortisol levels except for
Decreased breathing rate.
How many calories are consumed in a day following a very low calorie diet?
800
What amount of water is recommended for sedentary
men and women to take in respectively?
75Oz/day,100Oz/day
What 2 hormones are responsible for flight or fight?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Where is the gastrocnemius in relation to the alleys anatomically?
Superior
Each of the following are adverse effects of androgenic- anabolic steroid use with men, except for?
Decreased appetite
What is the main characteristic of motor neurons
They stimulate muscle contraction and create our movements.
All of the following things should be listed within a clients program
Except for?
Clients height and weight
What is the role of veins in terms of blood flow?
Veins carry blood to the heart
Concentric strength is also called what?
Force production
What statement is included within the NASM code of professional conduct
Use the appropriate professional communication in verbal nonverbal and written interactions
Golfing and swinging a bat are movement’s that occur in which plane
Transverse
What initiated the electrical impulses that determine heart rate
Sinoatrial node
All of the following systems are involved with sensorimotor integration except
Cardio respiratory system
Where is the rectus femoris in relation to the tensor fascia anatomically?
Medial
Which is not a major type of muscle activation?
Isolated activation
Which is not a potential effect of excessive intake of calcium?
liver damage
An isometric muscle action is described as:
constant muscle length
Which of the following is not a way to create a proprioceptively enriched environment?
performing active isolation exercises
Which of these is not a fortified food?
peanut butter
The thermic effect of blood makes up how much of a person’s total energy expenditure?
6-10% of TEE
What is unique regarding size and the thoracic vertebrae?
Thoracic vertebrae increase in size from the top down
Each of these are macronutrients except:
fiber
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
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?
5
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
