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1
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Where is the sternum in relation to the shoulder?

A

Medial

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2
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The gastrocnemius is responsible for concentrically accelerating which of the following?

A

Ankle plantarflexion

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3
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In which of the following scenarios would energy be mostly derived from anaerobic metabolism?

A

When an athlete begins an activity

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4
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Which term refers to a position on or toward the back of the body?

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Posterior

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5
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What term describes the number of heart beats per minute and the amount of blood pumped per beat?

A

Cardiac output

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6
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The active supine biceps femoris stretch uses which physiological principle to increase flexibility?

A

Reciprocal inhibition

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7
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Which of the following is true of eccentric motion?

A

It is known as “a negative” in the health and fitness industry.

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8
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Large doses of beta-carotene intake can cause an increased risk for which of the following?

A

Lung cancer in smokers

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9
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Within how many minutes should a client consume 1.5 g/kg of carbohydrates to maximize glycogen replenishment after exercise?

A

30 min

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10
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Which of the following best defines muscle imbalance?

A

Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint.

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11
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Which movements are the latissimus dorsi responsible for concentrically accelerating?

A

Shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation

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12
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Resting oxygen consumption is approximately how many mL of oxygen per kilogram body weight per minute?

A

3.5mL

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13
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What term refers to a bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments decreases?

A

Flexion

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14
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Which mechanoreceptor helps prevent muscles from stretching too far or too fast?

A

Muscle spindles

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15
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What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group?

A

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

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16
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Horizontal abduction involves the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from which of the following positions to a lateral position?

A

anterior

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17
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How does metabolism behave during EPOC?

A

Remains elevated

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18
Q

Which movements is the gluteus maximus responsible for?

A

Concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation

19
Q

Which term refers to the assistance of amino acids in energy production during periods of starvation?

A

Gluconeogenesis

20
Q

What is the purpose of stretch-shortening cycles?

A

To produce the necessary force to change the direction of an object’s center of mass efficiently

21
Q

Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a multivitamin?

A

Calcium

22
Q

Within what range is the typical resting heart rate of a human being?

A

70 and 80 bpm

23
Q

What term refers to the simultaneous contraction of one muscle and the relaxation of its antagonist?

A

Reciprocal inhibition

24
Q

A client runs a mile in 6 min and 30 seconds. Which of the following energy systems is the client primarily using to produce energy?

A

Oxidative

25
Q

Which of the following is a system of organs that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream?

A

Respiratory system

26
Q

For which of the following is building and repairing body tissues and structures a primary function?

A

Protein

27
Q

Decreased levels of thyroid hormones tend to cause a decrease in which of the following?

A

Resting metabolic rate

28
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If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of which of the following?

A

Synergistic dominance

29
Q

Scapular protraction refers to which of the following movements of the scapula?

A

Abduction

30
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Which term refers to the motion of a joint?

A

Arthrokinematics

31
Q

What is the body’s motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli called?

A

Motor behavior

32
Q

What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients who want to gain lean body mass?

A

Eat 4 to 6 meals per day.

33
Q

Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath, also known as which of the following?

A

Dyspnea

34
Q

What is caused by a tight agonist muscle decreasing the neural drive to its functional antagonist?

A

Altered reciprocal inhibition

35
Q

Which of the following refers to a straightening movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments increases?

A

Extension

36
Q

Which of the following concepts is demonstrated when a tight psoas decreases the neural drive of the gluteus maximus?

A

Altered reciprocal inhibition

37
Q

Adduction is a movement back toward the midline of the body in which of the following planes?

A

Frontal plane

38
Q

Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?

A

0.7

39
Q

Where should the highest percentage of caloric intake come from when trying to increase lean body mass?

A

Carbohydrates

40
Q

Which of the following is a catabolic hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and serves to maintain energy supply through the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and protein?

A

Cortisol

41
Q

What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?

A

6-10 g/kg body weight

42
Q

Which term refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction?

A

Stroke volume

43
Q

Excess intake of vitamin D can lead to which of the following?

A

Calcification of arteries

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