Question 1

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  frostbite
B)  hypothermia
C)  wind chill
D)  oxidation

Question 2

Thirst alone is a good indicator of how much one needs to drink during intense exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body.Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart,the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs,and the arteries,capillaries,and veins found in the body.

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Question 4

What functions do the alveoli serve in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They ensure that air flows completely through the lungs.
B)  They prevent dust and pollen from entering the lungs.
C)  They help to expand and contract the lungs.
D)  They allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Question 5

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which organ is part of the cardiorespiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs
B)  brain
C)  liver
D)  kidney

Question 7

For exercise sessions lasting more than 90 minutes,a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the definition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  the building block of proteins
B)  the stored form of glucose
C)  the stored form of fats
D)  the basic form of energy used by cells

Question 9

Which structure in the oxidative energy system produces ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli
B)  capillaries
C)  mitochondria
D)  atria

Question 10

Your body can use only one energy system at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

By how much can Olympic-caliber distance runners increase their metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  100%
B)  500%
C)  1,000%
D)  2,000%

Question 12

If glycogen stores are full and the body's immediate need for energy is met,what happens to the remaining glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is converted to fat and stored in the body's fatty tissues.
B)  It is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles.
C)  It is converted to fat and stored in the muscles.
D)  It is excreted from the body.

Question 13

The total time (duration)of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise should be 20 to 60 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and describe the three energy systems,including their fuel and rate of ATP production.For each,provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

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Question 15

Why is cooling down after exercise important?

Accepted Answer

A)  It boosts oxygen consumption.
B)  It spreads protective fluid within the joints.
C)  It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
D)  It maintains blood flow to the extremities.

Question 16

Which type of circulation does the right side of the heart provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic
B)  pulmonary
C)  cerebral
D)  extremity

Question 17

What percentage of the maximum heart rate is an appropriate target heart rate zone for an average individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 35% and 55%
B)  between 55% and 70%
C)  between 65% and 90%
D)  between 80% and 95%

Question 18

Which element is an energy-containing nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol
B)  vitamin
C)  water
D)  oxygen

Question 19

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases calorie requirements.
B)  It decreases daily energy expenditure.
C)  It increases calorie intake.
D)  It increases daily calorie expenditure.

Question 20

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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For exercise sessions lasting more than 90 minutes,a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

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What functions do the alveoli serve in the lungs?

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Your body can use only one energy system at a time.

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Which structure in the oxidative energy system produces ATP?

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By how much can Olympic-caliber distance runners increase their metabolic rate?

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Thirst alone is a good indicator of how much one needs to drink during intense exercise.

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Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins.

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