Exam 1 Flashcards
The sliding filament theory of concentric moving involves five different molecules plus calcium. Which of the following is NOT one of the five? troponin actin magnesium myosin
magnesium
Which of the following activities occurs primarily in the transverse plane? shooting a basketball setting a volleyball punting a football swinging a bat
swinging a bat
Which of the following increases as an adaptation to chronic resistance training but decreases as an adaptation to chronic aerobic training? glycogen stores mitochondrial density maximal power production creatine phosphate stores
maximal power production
Which muscle fibers have the richest capillary supply? fast twitch IIX slow twitch Ic fast twitch IIA slow twitch Ia
slow twitch Ic
Which muscle fiber has the largest amount of lactic acid buildup? fast twitch IIA slow twitch Ic fast twitch IIX none of the above
fast twitch IIX
The strongest muscle fiber is: fast twitch IIX fast twitch IIAC slow twitch Ia none of the above
fast twitch IIX
Which fibers use oxygen to create force?
fast twitch IIA, X
slow twitch Ia
fast twitch IIC, A, and slow twitch Ic, a
fast twitch IIX and slow twitch Ic,a
fast twitch IIC, A, and slow twitch Ic, a
CP is considered the “energy currency” for muscles.
false; ATP no CP
The force production for slow twitch muscle fibers is: high very high low intermediate
low
Which of the following muscle fibers has the highest oxidative capacity? slow twitch Ic fast twitch IIC fast twitch IIA slow twitch Ix
slow twitch Ic
In movement the role of the CORE includes: flexibility, strength, endurance balance, stabilization, positioning power, strength, stability posture, alignment, flexibility
balance, stabilization, positioning
Which of the following is a test of agility? t-test 1.5 mile test 1RM power clean vertical jump
t-test
Appropriate amount of ATP that is stored in the muscle: 10 grams = 6 miles 3 molecules = 10 sec of exercise 5 molecules = 30 sec of exercise 15 grams = 10 mile run
3 molecules = 10 sec of exercise
Approximate amount of glycogen stored in muscle: 10 grams = 6 miles 3 molecules = 10 sec of exercise 5 molecules = 30 sec of exercise 15 grams = 10 mile run
15 grams - 10 mile run
A golfer who weighs 230 lbs plays golf pulling his clubs. This is rated as 4.3 METS. What would his VO2 max be for that workout and how many calories would he burn per minute?
VO2=15 mL/kg/min
7.5 cal/min
A 185 lb lacrosse player plays a game with a VO2 max of 55 mL/kg/min. How many METS would that be? How many calories would he burn if he played for 45 min?
15.71 METS
1040 cal for 45 min
A myocardial infarction usually results from a blockage in which of the following arteries? carotid artery peripheral artery aorta coronary artery renal artery
coronary artery
Which of the following procedures involves putting a balloon-tipped catheter into a coronary artery and inflating the balloon to embed a metal mesh in the artery?
coronary artery bypass
angiography
intracoronary stent
percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PCA)
balloon angioplasty
balloon angioplasty
The term “ischemia” refers to: arterial blockage angina pectoris claudification lack of oxygen
lack of oxygen
Myocardial infarction refers to: angina pectoris lack of oxygen in heart heart attack death of ventricular muscle fibers c and d
c and d
Small increases in physical activity can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
true
Good coronary collateral circulation protects us against myocardial infarction.
true
The smallest arteries in the body are: feed arteries arterioles venules capillaries
capillaries
The vessel that carries “oxygenated” blood to the left atrium: vena cava pulmonary vein aorta pulmonary artery
pulmonary vein
The waiting chamber that contains blood with CO2 and very little oxygen: left atrium right atrium left ventricle right ventricle
right atrium
Chamber of the heart that sends blood to the lungs: left atrium right atrium left ventricle right ventricle
right ventricle
Chamber of the heart that sends blood to the aorta: left atrium right atrium left ventricle right ventricle
left ventricle
Which electrical wave on an ECG represents ATRIAL depolarization? t-wave p-wave QRS-wave s-t wave r-wave
p-wave
Which electrical wave on an ECG indicates beat where ventricles are contracting? t-wave p-wave QRS-wave s-t wave r-wave
QRS-wave
The electrical wave on an ECG that can indicate that ischemia is present is: t-wave p-wave QRS-wave s-t wave r-wave
s-t wave
Time intervals on an ECG are measured on the vertical line.
false; current not time
Electrical impulses originate in the right atrium.
true
The R-R interval is used to determine heart rate.
true
Ischemia may show up on an ECG during exercise but may not be an indication of CHD.
true
To which of the following structures do the cross-bridges attach during muscle action? actin myosin m-bridge sarcolemma
actin
A college baseball player was tested 10 weeks before the start of the season with these results: t-test : 11.6 sec, 1 min sit-up: 37, vertical jump: 24 in. Which of the following needs to be improved in the pre-season training program?
agility and muscular strength
power and local muscular endurance
power and muscular strength
agility and local muscular endurance
agility and local muscular endurance
Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions? potassium calcium troponin tropomyosin
calcium
Which of the following substances acts at the neuromuscular junction to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit? acetylcholine ATP creatine phosphate serotonin
acetylcholine
Which of the following muscle fiber types is the most beneficial for a marathon runner? type I type IIA type IIX type IIC
type I
When throwing a baseball an athlete’s arm is rapidly stretched just prior to throwing the ball. Which of the following structures detects and responds to that stretch by reflexively increasing muscle activity? golgi tendon organ muscle spindle extrafusal muscle pacinian corpuscle
muscle spindle
From which of the following is the heart’s electrical impulse normally initiated?
AV node
SA node
the brain
SA node
Which of the following is the ultimate source of energy for muscular contraction? GTP oxygen NADH ATP
ATP
Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically? protein carbohydrates fat glycerol
carbohydrates
The predominant energy system used during a training session depends on the:
session intensity
session duration
athlete’s training status
session intensity
he production of lactic acid results from the activation of which of the following energy systems? phosphagen slow glycolysis fast glycolysis fat oxidation
fast glycolysis
Which of the following energy systems has the highest rate of energy production? phosphagen fast glycolysis fat oxidation carbohydrate oxidation
phosphagen
Which of the following systems is predominantly active at the initiation of all exercise?
oxidative
phosphagen
slow glycolysis
phosphagen
Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the rate-limiting step of glycolysis? PFK isocitrate dehydrogenase phosphorylase lactate dehydrogenase
PFK
Decreasing which of the following variables will, with training, cause an increase in the capacity of the lactic acid energy system to produce ATP? exercise intensity rest period training frequency exercise duration
rest period
Improving speed-endurance can BEST be accomplished by which of the following?
performing interval sprints
performing longer duration aerobic endurance training
increasing the number of ballistic stretches following the workout
increasing the intensity of the aerobic endurance workouts
performing interval sprints
After consistently following an aerobic endurance training program for 6 months, a previously untrained individual will experience which of the following physiological changes?
decreased maximal tidal volume
increased resting stroke volume
decreased resting a-v02 difference
increased resting stroke volume
The three cardiovascular systems that are improved during aerobic training are: oxygen intake, transportation, and uptake.
true
All substrates are reduced to Acetyl-CoA before entering the Krebs cycle.
true
The standing chest pass is testing the frontal plane of motion.
false; sagittal plane not frontal
EPOC is a term used to indicate that we are in an oxygen deficit state.
false; EPOC repays debts
An anaerobic adaptation would be an increase in mitochondrial density.
false; aerobic
Symmetrical training means that one side of the body is being used.
false; asymmetrical
A workout is rated 9 METS which means the VO2 for that workout would be 27 mL/kg/min.
false, 31.5 mL/kg/min