Example MCQs Flashcards
Beta-alanine enhances performance during high intensity exercises by which of the following mechanisms? A) Reduced buffering capacity B) Improved calcium handling C) Reduced muscle pH D) Reduced glycogen depletion
B) Improved calcium handling
Bicarbonate dosage should be... A) 0.3kg B) 0.3g C) 0.3/g/kg/bw D) 0.3mg/kg/BW
C) 0.3/g/kg/bw
Which sex have more carnosine?
Male
Female
Male
How should you ingest sodium bicarbonate A) With orange juice B) With alcohol C) One large dose D) Just before the event
A) With orange juice
What receptor does caffeine attach to? A) Glucose receptor B) Adenosine receptor C) Pituitary receptor D) Caffeine receptor
B) Adenosine receptor
What did Beelen et al 2012 conclude on CHO ingestion following exercise in relation to glycogen resynthesis
A) Addition of protein or caffeine to CHO always results in greater glycogen resynthesis rates
B) Addition of protein or caffeine to CHO results in greater glycogen resynthesis rates if there is insufficient CHO
C) Addition of protein or caffeine to CHO always results in similar glycogen resynthesis rates to CHO alone
D) Addition of protein or caffeine to CHO never results in greater glycogen resynthesis rates
B) Addition of protein or caffeine to CHO results in greater glycogen resynthesis rates if there is insufficient CHO
How does protein affect fluid retention?
A) No effect
B) Increases
C) Decreases
B) increases
What effect does beef ingestion have on insulin when combined with glucose compared with glucose on its own?
A) No effect
B) Increases
C) Decreases
B) Increases
Based on Bowtell 1999, ingestion of glucose and glutamine post-exercise results in..
A) greater glycogen resynthesis in muscle
B) lesser glycogen resynthesis in muscle
C) greater glycogen resynthesis in liver
D) greater glycogen resynthesis in brain
C) greater glycogen resynthesis in liver
If you have to drink, what % of alcohol should be avoided post-exercise? A) 0% B) 2% C) 4% D) 1%
C) 4%
To obtain a positive fluid balance, how much Na should be consumed in a drink? A) 0mmol/l B) 25 mmol/l C) 50 mmol/l D) 100mmol/l
D) 100mmol/l
The active form of glycogen synthase is not activated by which of the following? A) high glucose B) high insulin C) high glucagon D) high adrenaline
D) high adrenaline
According to Jackman et al 2010, what effect did BCAA ingestion have on muscle function compared to a placebo?
A) no effect
B) muscle function recovered faster with BCAA
C) muscle function recovered slower with BCAA
D) muscle function was improved at 48 and 72h only
A) no effect
According to Etheridge et al 2008, what effect did protein ingestion have on CK activity during downhill running? A) reduced serum CK activity B) increased serum CK activity C) no effect D) serum CK was not measured
C) no effect
Combining glucose and fructose in exogenous drinks has been shown to increase the peak carbohydrate oxidation rate to?
a. 0.6 g∙min-1
b. 0.4 g∙min-1
c. 0.8 g∙min-1
d. 1.3 g∙min-1
d. 1.3 g∙min-1