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1
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Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs?

A

Right ventricle

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2
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Ergogenic aids are typically consumed for what purpose?

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To improve athletic performance and/or body composition

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3
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The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones?

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Insulin

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4
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What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do?

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The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.

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5
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Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations?

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Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch

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6
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What types of foods contain carbohydrates?

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Plant foods and dairy

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7
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Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food service, and nutrition education?

A

Registered dietitian nutritionist

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8
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Which of the following muscles are responsible for normal resting state (quiet) breathing?

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Diaphragm

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9
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What is a kilocalorie (kcal)?

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The amount of energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius. It is also the same thing as 1 food calorie.

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10
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At what age is total peak bone mass reached?

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30

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The process of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in and out of the bloodstream occurs in what structure or structures?

A

Alveolar sacs

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12
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Which of the following would occur during intermittent exercise?

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All three energy systems would be used at some point during the activity.

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13
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The difference between the end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes is referred to as what?

A

Stroke volume

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14
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What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback?

A

Proprioception

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Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body?

A

Left ventricle

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16
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Which term describes the movement of bones, such as flexion and extension?

A

Osteokinematics

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17
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What is the scientific term that describes the nervous system’s role in the contract/relax relationship between agonists and antagonists?

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Reciprocal inhibition

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18
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What is the process called that prepares fatty acid substrates to enter the citric acid cycle?

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Beta-oxidation

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Which heart chamber gathers deoxygenated blood returning to the heart from the superior and inferior vena cava veins?

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Right atrium

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20
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What training tip would enhance the benefits of resistance training by helping increase growth hormone, testosterone, and epinephrine?

A

Slowing down the speed of contractions during the eccentric and concentric phases

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21
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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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Absorption of food and passage of waste into the rectum

22
Q

The posterior oblique system includes which of the following muscle groups?

A

Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus

23
Q

What term is used to describe the premise that increased ventricular filling improves contractile force of the heart as a result of greater stretch of cardiac fibers?

A

Frank Starling Law of the Heart

24
Q

What is the ventilatory threshold 2 (VT2)?

A

The point at which the body shifts almost entirely to using carbohydrates for fuel

25
Q

Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through?

A

Gluconeogenesis

26
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What is end-systolic volume?

A

The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after contraction

27
Q

Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of Sports Nutrition recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals?

A

1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight

28
Q

What are nonessential amino acids?

A

Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body if overall nutrition intake is adequate

29
Q

Which of the following is magnesium classified as?

A

Macromineral

30
Q

What advice would enable a client to breathe properly?

A

Sit upright and slowly breathe in through your nose while allowing your stomach to expand.

31
Q

Performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell in the hand is an example of which type of lever?

A

Third class

32
Q

What is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system?

A

To connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

33
Q

When glucose is broken down via glycolysis, what molecule is created that could also be oxidized under aerobic conditions?

A

Pyruvate

34
Q

Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex?

A

Lateral subsystem

35
Q

Pronation of the foot describes what multiplanar movements?

A

Eversion, dorsiflexion, and ankle abduction

36
Q

Which of the following is a ketone body?

A

Acetoacetic acid

37
Q

Which of the following blood pressure values would be classified as normal according to the American Heart Association?

A

Systolic <120 and diastolic <80

38
Q

What type of muscle action would expend the highest amount of energy at a fixed resistance level over a comparable duration?

A

What type of muscle action would expend the highest amount of energy at a fixed resistance level over a comparable duration?

39
Q

Which of the following effects may be experienced with overtraining?

A

High levels of cortisol, which lead to a catabolic environment

40
Q

Catecholamines are responsible for which of the following actions?

A

Increased lipolysis

41
Q

Which of the following is a limiting factor for how long anaerobic glycolysis can proceed?

A

Free hydrogen ions

42
Q

When glucose is broken down via glycolysis, what molecule is created that could also be oxidized under aerobic conditions?

A

Pyruvate

43
Q

Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during an eccentric muscle action?

A

As the contraction velocity increases the ability to develop force also increases.

44
Q

What is end-diastolic volume?

A

The amount of blood in the ventricle before contraction

45
Q

f someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production during this activity?

A

Glycolysis

46
Q

Which nutrient has the highest thermic effect?

A

Protein

47
Q

The B vitamins have a primary role in what?

A

Macronutrient metabolism

48
Q

Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function?

A

It stimulates actin and myosin activity.

49
Q

During normal walking, the pelvis rotates in what plane to facilitate the necessary momentum for the swing phase?

A

Transverse

50
Q

If pyruvate is being created via glycolysis faster than oxygen can be delivered to the muscle, what will happen to the pyruvate?

A

The pyruvate will be converted to lactate.

51
Q

During a squat, which muscle group isometrically contracts to prevent unnecessary thigh movement in the frontal plane?

A

Hip abductors

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