sample test nccpt Flashcards
what is the prime mover, antagonist, and stabilizers for the bench press?
pectoralis major, rhomboids, trapezius, posterior deltoid, rotator cuff musculature.
describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure.
systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during the ventricle contraction. diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventrical filling.
explain the difference between concentric and eccentric in resistance training.
concentric is the shortening of the muscle fibers. eccentric is the lengthening of the muscle fibers.
what is the definition of OBLA?
onset of blood lactate accumulation
what is the valsalva maneuver?
exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed
with exercise lasting longer then 10 seconds what system kicks in to provide ATP?
glycolytic system
how long does glycolysis last?
10 seconds to 3 minutes
define reciprocal inhibition?
when agonist or prime mover is called upon to perform a desired motion, the antagonist are neurologically inhibited.
what is co-contraction?
when agonist and antagonist contract simultaneously.
what is a spurt muscle?
muscles that have their distal tendon close to the joint axis. biceps brachii
what is a double jointed muscle?
a muscle in the body that crosses 2 joints and is able to produce motion at more then 1 joint.
what is a motor unit?
a single a-motor neuron and all the corresponding muscle fibers it innervates.
what body type is characterized by a muscular build?
mesomorph
the fascia that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers is called?
fasiculi
define visceral or smooth muscles
they operate blood vessles and tubular organs such as the stomach, and uterus. has no striations and doesnt require concious thought
define origin of a muscle
attachment nearest the midline of the body and or the end attached to the least moveable bone.
what is the ACSM recommended intake of carbs, proteins, and fats?
58% carb 30% protein 12% fat
how much water should a person drink daily
64 ounces
define basal metabolic rare
amount of energy expended to support the ongoing metabolic work of the bodys cells at rest.
what is the institute of medicines recommended intake of carbs, proteins, and fats?
45-65%carbs 10-35%proteins 20-35%fats
give an example of saturated fat
any fat that is solid at room temperature. palm oil or coconut oil
which types of vitamins may have a risk for toxicities?
fat soluble vitamins
give examples of disaccharides
maltose, lactose, sucrose
name the essential fats
linolenic, linoleic