Question 1

An increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​hypertrophy
B)   ​overload
C)   ​hyponatremia
D)   ​atrophy
E)   ​hyperthermia

Question 2

Discuss how exercise intensity affects your body's use of glycogen as a fuel.

Accepted Answer

The body stores far less glycogen than f...

Question 3

Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​oxygen
B)   ​hydrogen
C)   ​glycogen
D)   ​hemoglobin
E)   ​carbon dioxide

Question 4

A water loss of greater than _____ percent of body weight can reduce a person's capacity to do muscular work.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​1
B)   ​1.5
C)   ​2 percent
D)   ​½ percent
E)   ​¼

Question 5

Matching
-anaerobic

Accepted Answer

A)  physically inactive (literally "sitting down a lot") 
B)  an increase in the frequency, duration, or intensity of an activity
C)  an increase in size in response to use
D)  a decrease in size because of disuse
E)  requiring oxygenF) the maximum rate of oxygen consumption by an individual (measured at sea level) G) the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minuteH) the amount of oxygenated blood ejected from the heart toward body tissues at each beatI) the major hormone that elicits the stress responseJ) not requiring oxygenK) a compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in anaerobic metabolismL) an above-normal body temperatureM) an acute and life-threatening reaction to heat buildup in the bodyN) a below-normal body temperatureO) a decreased concentration of sodium in the bloodP) compounds that supply glucose, not as single molecules, but linked in chains somewhat like starchQ) water that is fortified with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, oxygen, or herbsR) a hormone produced by the brain's pituitary gland that regulates normal growth and development; also called hGH (human growth hormone)

Question 6

Matching
-lactate

Accepted Answer

A)  physically inactive (literally "sitting down a lot") 
B)  an increase in the frequency, duration, or intensity of an activity
C)  an increase in size in response to use
D)  a decrease in size because of disuse
E)  requiring oxygenF) the maximum rate of oxygen consumption by an individual (measured at sea level) G) the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minuteH) the amount of oxygenated blood ejected from the heart toward body tissues at each beatI) the major hormone that elicits the stress responseJ) not requiring oxygenK) a compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in anaerobic metabolismL) an above-normal body temperatureM) an acute and life-threatening reaction to heat buildup in the bodyN) a below-normal body temperatureO) a decreased concentration of sodium in the bloodP) compounds that supply glucose, not as single molecules, but linked in chains somewhat like starchQ) water that is fortified with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, oxygen, or herbsR) a hormone produced by the brain's pituitary gland that regulates normal growth and development; also called hGH (human growth hormone)

Question 7

Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Water is recommended for noncompetitive, everyday active people because it stays in the digestive tract for a long period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only about _____ percent of adults in the U.S. meet physical activity guidelines set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​20
B)   ​25
C)   ​30
D)   ​35
E)   ​40

Question 10

Matching
-atrophy

Accepted Answer

A)  physically inactive (literally "sitting down a lot") 
B)  an increase in the frequency, duration, or intensity of an activity
C)  an increase in size in response to use
D)  a decrease in size because of disuse
E)  requiring oxygenF) the maximum rate of oxygen consumption by an individual (measured at sea level) G) the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minuteH) the amount of oxygenated blood ejected from the heart toward body tissues at each beatI) the major hormone that elicits the stress responseJ) not requiring oxygenK) a compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in anaerobic metabolismL) an above-normal body temperatureM) an acute and life-threatening reaction to heat buildup in the bodyN) a below-normal body temperatureO) a decreased concentration of sodium in the bloodP) compounds that supply glucose, not as single molecules, but linked in chains somewhat like starchQ) water that is fortified with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, oxygen, or herbsR) a hormone produced by the brain's pituitary gland that regulates normal growth and development; also called hGH (human growth hormone)

Question 11

Which aspect of bone health is maximized and maintained by resistance training?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​mass
B)   ​size
C)   ​length
D)   ​circumference
E)   ​stiffness

Question 12

Aerobically trained muscles burn _____ more readily than untrained muscles.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​sodium
B)   ​fat
C)   ​protein
D)   ​glycogen
E)   ​oxygen

Question 13

Alcohol's _____ effect impairs the body's fluid balance, making dehydration likely.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​diurenic
B)   ​dispeptic
C)   ​diabolic
D)   ​diurnal
E)   ​diuretic

Question 14

A pregame meal should be _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​high in fat
B)   ​high in fiber
C)   ​low in carbohydrate
D)   ​low in protein
E)   ​high in sodium

Question 15

The four minerals considered electrolytes are:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
B)   ​chloride, selenium, sodium, and magnesium.
C)   ​sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
D)   ​chloride, magnesium, sodium, and selenium.
E)   ​sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium.

Question 16

The American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for physical activityspecify that people need to spend at least _____ minutes performing moderate-intensity aerobic activity on five to seven days per week.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​20
B)   ​30
C)   45​
D)   ​60
E)   ​75

Question 17

Nutrient-dense foods are those that supply adequate vitamins and minerals for the energy they provide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Physical activity tends to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​raise blood pressure
B)   ​raise the risk of type 2 diabetes
C)   ​decrease HDL cholesterol
D)   ​slow resting pulse
E)   ​increase LDL cholesterol

Question 19

The types and amounts of physical activity needed to promote fitness may differ from those needed to obtain health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The accepted measure of cardiorespiratory fitness is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​heart rate
B)   ​heart muscle size
C)   ​VO₂ max
D)   ​muscle mass
E)   ​quantity of glycogen stores

Exam 10: Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrient-dense foods are those that supply adequate vitamins and minerals for the energy they provide.

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The accepted measure of cardiorespiratory fitness is _____.

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Aerobically trained muscles burn _____ more readily than untrained muscles.​

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A pregame meal should be _____.​

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Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.​

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A water loss of greater than _____ percent of body weight can reduce a person's capacity to do muscular work.​

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An increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called _____.​

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Physical activity tends to _____.

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Water is recommended for noncompetitive, everyday active people because it stays in the digestive tract for a long period of time.

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Alcohol's _____ effect impairs the body's fluid balance, making dehydration likely.​

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Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

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Matching -atrophy

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Which aspect of bone health is maximized and maintained by resistance training?

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Only about _____ percent of adults in the U.S. meet physical activity guidelines set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.​

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Discuss how exercise intensity affects your body's use of glycogen as a fuel.

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