Question 1

Which energy system would predominate in an all-out, high-intensity, 100-meter dash in track?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP-PC (phosphagen) 
B)  Lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) 
C)  Aerobic glycolysis 
D)  Aerobic lipolysis 
E)  Aerobic proteolysis 
A)  ATP-PC (phosphagen) 
B)  Lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) 
C)  Aerobic glycolysis 
D)  Aerobic lipolysis 
E)  Aerobic proteolysis

Question 2

The ATP-PC system predominates during the longer sprints and middle distance runs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you exercise at an intensity of 1 liter of oxygen per minute, about how many Calories would you burn in one hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  300 
D)  700 
E)  1,000 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  300 
D)  700 
E)  1,000

Question 4

All of the following are laboratory techniques used to measure the role of the lactic acid system in exercise EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the anaerobic threshold. 
B)  the steady-state threshold. 
C)  maximal oxygen uptake. 
D)  onset of blood lactic acid. 
A)  the anaerobic threshold. 
B)  the steady-state threshold. 
C)  maximal oxygen uptake. 
D)  onset of blood lactic acid.

Question 5

Type IIa muscle fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  are known as fast-twitch red fibers. 
B)  can produce energy by aerobic processes only. 
C)  can produce energy by the lactic acid system only. 
D)  are also referred to as FG. 
A)  are known as fast-twitch red fibers. 
B)  can produce energy by aerobic processes only. 
C)  can produce energy by the lactic acid system only. 
D)  are also referred to as FG.

Question 6

As you perform mild to moderate exercise (up to 50 percent of your VO2 max), you will use

Accepted Answer

A)  only carbohydrate energy sources. 
B)  blood glucose and fat. 
C)  80 percent carbohydrate energy sources. 
D)  95 percent carbohydrate energy sources. 
A)  only carbohydrate energy sources. 
B)  blood glucose and fat. 
C)  80 percent carbohydrate energy sources. 
D)  95 percent carbohydrate energy sources.

Question 7

The caloric content of a meal is in correlation with the thermic effect of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Calorimeters were developed to measure chemical, as well as, mechanical energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The greatest amount of energy stored in our body is in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Triglycerides in our muscles and in our adipose 
B)  Glycogen in our liver and in our muscles 
C)  Triglycerides in our liver 
D)  ATP 
A)  Triglycerides in our muscles and in our adipose 
B)  Glycogen in our liver and in our muscles 
C)  Triglycerides in our liver 
D)  ATP

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is lower than the metabolic rate when sleeping 
B)  it is higher in men than in women 
C)  it generally declines with age 
D)  it is increased somewhat for 30 minutes or more following a bout of intense exercise 
E)  it may be higher following the ingestion of caffeine-containing coffee 
A)  it is lower than the metabolic rate when sleeping 
B)  it is higher in men than in women 
C)  it generally declines with age 
D)  it is increased somewhat for 30 minutes or more following a bout of intense exercise 
E)  it may be higher following the ingestion of caffeine-containing coffee

Question 11

Which one of the following statements about fatigue is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue may only be physiological in nature 
B)  The site of fatigue is classified solely in the central nervous system 
C)  Fatigue is always due to an insufficient supply of the optimal energy source 
D)  The most important factor in the prevention of fatigue during exercise is training 
A)  Fatigue may only be physiological in nature 
B)  The site of fatigue is classified solely in the central nervous system 
C)  Fatigue is always due to an insufficient supply of the optimal energy source 
D)  The most important factor in the prevention of fatigue during exercise is training

Question 12

The elevation of the metabolic rate that occurs after ingestion of a meal is

Accepted Answer

A)  increased significantly by the ingestion of fat. 
B)  accountable for less than 3 percent of the total daily energy expenditure. 
C)  referred to as dietary-induced thermogenesis or thermic effect of food. 
D)  significantly higher in obese subjects when compared to lean subjects. 
A)  increased significantly by the ingestion of fat. 
B)  accountable for less than 3 percent of the total daily energy expenditure. 
C)  referred to as dietary-induced thermogenesis or thermic effect of food. 
D)  significantly higher in obese subjects when compared to lean subjects.

Question 13

The unit of measure equal to the energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a gram 
B)  calorie 
C)  tesla 
D)  kilocalories 
A)  a gram 
B)  calorie 
C)  tesla 
D)  kilocalories

Question 14

The TDEE includes energy needed to maintain physiological processes, to ingest and digest food and perform physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following training adaptations would be of MOST use to an athlete competing in the 100-meter dash (less than 10 seconds)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased number of mitochondria 
B)  Increased fat burning capacity 
C)  Increased efficiency of the electron transport system 
D)  Increased stores of phosphocreatine 
A)  Increased number of mitochondria 
B)  Increased fat burning capacity 
C)  Increased efficiency of the electron transport system 
D)  Increased stores of phosphocreatine

Question 16

Which of the following energy system is predominant during 500 meter sprint.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerobic power 
B)  Aerobic capacity 
C)  Lactic acid 
D)  ATP-PCr 
A)  Aerobic power 
B)  Aerobic capacity 
C)  Lactic acid 
D)  ATP-PCr

Question 17

The main energy source for the oxygen system during exercise of 2 hours in length would be

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen found in the muscle, liver, and blood. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  protein. 
A)  glycogen found in the muscle, liver, and blood. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  protein.

Question 18

During glycolysis, one six carbon sugar (glucose) is broken down to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 3 carbon molecules of pyruvate 
B)  One 3 carbon molecule of pyruvate 
C)  Six four carbon citrates 
D)  3 NADH and 4 FADH2 
A)  Two 3 carbon molecules of pyruvate 
B)  One 3 carbon molecule of pyruvate 
C)  Six four carbon citrates 
D)  3 NADH and 4 FADH2

Question 19

Which energy substance does the body use DIRECTLY to perform its multitude of functions, such as muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen 
B)  phosphocreatine (P
C)  
C)  ATP 
D)  glucose 
E)  oxygen 
A)  glycogen 
B)  phosphocreatine (P
C)  
C)  ATP 
D)  glucose 
E)  oxygen

Question 20

Your total daily energy expenditure is the sum of your

Accepted Answer

A)  BMR, REE, and TEF. 
B)  BMR, EMR, and TEF. 
C)  REE, RMR, and TEE. 
D)  REE, TEF, and TEE. 
A)  BMR, REE, and TEF. 
B)  BMR, EMR, and TEF. 
C)  REE, RMR, and TEE. 
D)  REE, TEF, and TEE.

Which energy system would predominate in an all-out, high-intensity, 100-meter dash in track?

The ATP-PC system predominates during the longer sprints and middle distance runs.

If you exercise at an intensity of 1 liter of oxygen per minute, about how many Calories would you burn in one hour?

All of the following are laboratory techniques used to measure the role of the lactic acid system in exercise EXCEPT

Type IIa muscle fibers

As you perform mild to moderate exercise (up to 50 percent of your VO2 max), you will use

The caloric content of a meal is in correlation with the thermic effect of food.

Calorimeters were developed to measure chemical, as well as, mechanical energy.

The greatest amount of energy stored in our body is in the form of:

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Which one of the following statements about fatigue is true?

The elevation of the metabolic rate that occurs after ingestion of a meal is

The unit of measure equal to the energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius is:

The TDEE includes energy needed to maintain physiological processes, to ingest and digest food and perform physical activity.

Which of the following training adaptations would be of MOST use to an athlete competing in the 100-meter dash (less than 10 seconds)?

Which of the following energy system is predominant during 500 meter sprint.

The main energy source for the oxygen system during exercise of 2 hours in length would be

During glycolysis, one six carbon sugar (glucose) is broken down to:

Which energy substance does the body use DIRECTLY to perform its multitude of functions, such as muscle contraction?

Your total daily energy expenditure is the sum of your

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Exam 3: Human Energy

Which energy system would predominate in an all-out, high-intensity, 100-meter dash in track?

The ATP-PC system predominates during the longer sprints and middle distance runs.

If you exercise at an intensity of 1 liter of oxygen per minute, about how many Calories would you burn in one hour?

All of the following are laboratory techniques used to measure the role of the lactic acid system in exercise EXCEPT

Type IIa muscle fibers

As you perform mild to moderate exercise (up to 50 percent of your VO2 max), you will use

The caloric content of a meal is in correlation with the thermic effect of food.

Calorimeters were developed to measure chemical, as well as, mechanical energy.

The greatest amount of energy stored in our body is in the form of:

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Which one of the following statements about fatigue is true?

The elevation of the metabolic rate that occurs after ingestion of a meal is

The unit of measure equal to the energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius is:

The TDEE includes energy needed to maintain physiological processes, to ingest and digest food and perform physical activity.

Which of the following training adaptations would be of MOST use to an athlete competing in the 100-meter dash (less than 10 seconds)?

Which of the following energy system is predominant during 500 meter sprint.

The main energy source for the oxygen system during exercise of 2 hours in length would be

During glycolysis, one six carbon sugar (glucose) is broken down to:

Which energy substance does the body use DIRECTLY to perform its multitude of functions, such as muscle contraction?

Your total daily energy expenditure is the sum of your

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

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