Test One (Ch. 1-3)

Question 1

rate of death

Answer 1

mortality

Question 2

the relative incidence of a particular death

Answer 2

morbidity

Question 3

an umbrella term used to describe the study of numerous aspects of physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance that have the common characteristic of movement and the adaptations that occur as a result of physical activity and regular exercise

Answer 3

exercise science

Question 4

movement activities of daily living

Answer 4

physical activity

Question 5

structured movement process that individuals consciously and voluntarily engage in

Answer 5

exercise

Question 6

movement in structured and organized activities that include a competitive aspect including all athletic events

Answer 6

sport and athletic competition

Question 7

study of physical measurements and characteristics of humans and animals

Answer 7

anthropometry

Question 8

evaluation of a professional colleague’s work

Answer 8

peer-reviewed

Question 9

research directed toward finding solutions to an immediate practical problem

Answer 9

applied research

Question 10

research that uses a scientific approach designed for the collection and analysis of numerical data from direct testing or questionnaires

Answer 10

quantitative research

Question 11

research that uses extensive observations and interviews to provide nonnumeric data obtained in natural environments

Answer 11

qualitative research

Question 12

type of research that illustrates specific characteristics about a question or problem

Answer 12

descriptive research

Question 13

type of research that requires the manipulation of at least one variable to answer a question of problem

Answer 13

experimental research

Question 14

type of research that involves the study of change over time

Answer 14

longitudinal research

Question 15

type of research that requires the collection of data on individuals of different characteristics who represent different attributes being investigated

Answer 15

cross-sectional research

Question 16

type of research that combines both cross-sectional and longitudinal research

Answer 16

sequential research

Question 17

T/F: The integration of human systems provides for the coordinated control of the body environment and allows the body to respond to the challenges encountered every day.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F: The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

T/F: Skeletal muscle can only contract in response to a stimulus from the nervous system.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F: Muscle fiber hypertrophy results in an increase the number of fibers within a muscle.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

minerals of the skeletal system

Answer 21

calcium and phosphorous

Question 22

medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D

Answer 22

osteoporosis

Question 23

cardiac smooth muscle response origination

Answer 23

autonomic nervous system

Question 24

responsibilities of the pulmonary system

Answer 24

brings air into the lungs, allows for oxygen to be removed from the air, and facilitates the elimination of CO2 into the external environment

Question 25

T/F: The rate of absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive system can play an important role in performance during long duration exercise such as a marathon race.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

T/F: The nervous system and the endocrine system serve as the two primary control systems of the body.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

increase in the number of muscle fibers in a muscle

Answer 27

muscle fiber hyperplasia

Question 28

T/F: The bone marrow contained within the skeletal system is responsible of the formation of a number of blood cells.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

the laboratory production of human erythopoitin (hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells)

Answer 29

recombinant human erythropoietin

Question 30

disease process where cholesterol and blood lipids build up in the arteries

Answer 30

atherosclerosis

Question 31

body systems at rest

Answer 31

homeostasis

Question 32

What source provides the most energy during the performance of low intensity exercise?

Answer 32

fat

Question 33

Consuming a beverage or meal high in carbs prior to to exercise will:

Answer 33

promote carbohydrate utilization as an energy source

Question 34

resistance exercise training causes:

Answer 34

muscle fiber hypertrophy

Question 35

Osteoporosis a disease condition affecting the skeletal system and is characterized by:

Answer 35

a decrease in bone mineral density

Question 36

A ____% reduction of body weight is the lowest level of body weight loss that can significantly improve health by decreasing “…”

Answer 36

5-10%

Question 37

method of measuring energy expenditure in large groups

Answer 37

accelerometers

Question 38

mechanisms of heat loss

Answer 38

conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation (most important)

Question 39

Athletes attempting to increase lean body mass should consume a level of daily protein intake:

Answer 39

greater than the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18

Question 40

female athlete triad:

Answer 40

young female athletes who exhibit disordered eating, amenorrhea (lack of period), and bone mineral loss

Question 41

a type of protein molecule that works with insulin to facilitate glucose uptake by skeletal muscle fibers

Answer 41

glut-4 proteins

Question 42

What factor would increase the use of fat as an energy source?

Answer 42

increased exercise duration

Question 43

When the systems of the body respond to a single bout of physical activity or exercise this is referred to as:

Answer 43

an acute response

Question 44

short answer: factors that affect an individual’s response to exercise in the heat:

Answer 44

hydration status, type and amount of clothing worn, temperature and humidity, fitness level, use of meds and supplements, acclimatization, exercise intensity and duration

Question 45

short answer: the most commonly used ways to assess physical activity in large populations

Answer 45

use of physical activity questionnaires, pedometers, and accelerometers

Question 46

short answer: recommendations for protein intake for athletes.

Answer 46

greater than the recommended dietary reference for persons over 18 years
endurance trained athletes: 1.2-1.4 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day
resistance trained athletes: 1.4-1.7 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day