Exam Review Flashcards
Review
Which statement best describes aerobic metabolism?
Select one:
a. Occurs during the initial 10 to 15 seconds of activity
b. Maintains high levels of ATP production for shorter periods of time
c. Maintains high levels of ATP production for longer periods of time
d. Is called the ATP-phosphocreatine system
c. Maintains high levels of ATP production for longer periods of time
Which of the following is the functional unit of the nervous system that merges collectively to form nerves? Select one: a. Neuron b. Vein c. Tendon d. Cartilage
a. Neuron
Which of the following represents the average daily nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group? Select one: a. Adequate intake b. Recommended dietary allowance c. Tolerable upper intake level d. Estimated average requirement
b. Recommended dietary allowance
Which of the following terms refers to vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart? Select one: a. Carotids b. Arteries c. Arterioles d. Veins
d. Veins
Which of the following participants may need to begin an exercise program with five minute sessions ?
Select one:
a. A participant with hypertension
b. A participant with cardiovascular disease
c. A participant with osteoporosis
d. A participant with cancer
d. A participant with cancer
Which is a characteristic of muscle spindles?
Select one:
a. They are sensitive to change in tension of muscle and the rate of that change.
b. They provide the ability to sense the relative position of adjacent parts of the body.
c. They remain unaffected even when the muscle within which they are present is stretched.
d. They are sensitive to change in length of muscle and the rate of that change.
d. They are sensitive to change in length of muscle and the rate of that change.
Which of the following is a major source of incomplete proteins? Select one: a. Milk b. Beef c. Eggs d. Rice
d. Rice
From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral position? Select one: a. Inferior b. Posterior c. Medial d. Anterior
d. Anterior
Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive in the head and neck? Select one: a. Levator scapulae b. Upper trapezius c. Deep cervical flexors d. Sternocleidomastoid
c. Deep cervical flexors
Which of the following are a group of compounds that include triglycerides and sterols? Select one: a. Nucleic acids b. Lipids c. Polysaccharides d. Minerals
b. Lipids
What exercise should be avoided for women after 12 weeks of pregnancy? Select one: a. Lunges b. Chest press c. High pull d. Overhead shoulder press
b. Chest press
Which of the following represents the recommended average daily nutrient intake level, based on observed approximations or estimates of nutrient intake assumed to be sufficient for a group of healthy people? Select one: a. Estimated average requirement b. Tolerable upper intake level c. Recommended dietary allowance d. Adequate intake
d. Adequate intake
Which of the following systems' primary role is to ensure proper cellular function? Select one: a. Integumentary system b. Endocrine system c. Immune system d. Respiratory system
d. Respiratory system
What is a characteristic of triglycerides?
Select one:
a. They are absorbed and transported in the blood and finally stored in the kidneys.
b. They are produced when calories are not consumed but are immediately needed by the body.
c. They are used as a primary energy source only for short-duration activities.
d. They are derived from fats eaten in foods or made in the body from other energy sources.
d. They are derived from fats eaten in foods or made in the body from other energy sources.
What is a common overactive muscle that could be included during static stretching? Select one: a. Gluteus Maximus b. Gastrocnemius c. Hamstrings d. Biceps
b. Gastrocnemius
