Question 1

Maximal heart rate can be elevated through prolonged, high intensity endurance training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The sinoatrial node is also known as the pacemaker of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prolonged endurance training appears to _________ blood volume and __________ red blood cell number.

Accepted Answer

Increase a

Question 4

Which statement concerning cardiovascular changes to endurance training is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases in hematocrit are a result of plasma volume expansion 
B)  maximal heart rate will increase, but only after years of training 
C)  left ventricular mass is approximately 45% greater in highly trained athletes 
D)  resting bradycardia is often seen after prolonged endurance training 
A)  decreases in hematocrit are a result of plasma volume expansion 
B)  maximal heart rate will increase, but only after years of training 
C)  left ventricular mass is approximately 45% greater in highly trained athletes 
D)  resting bradycardia is often seen after prolonged endurance training

Question 5

The rapid augmentation of stroke volume during exercise is due to the __________.

Accepted Answer

Frank-Star

Question 6

Why is hyperventilation often seen as an individual begins to ascend above sea level?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include discussion of

Question 7

An elevation in heart rate is a common response to exercise in the heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During rest the heart spends about ___________% of its time in diastole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During rest the heart spends about ___________%...

Question 9

Systolic blood pressure will increase linearly during dynamic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parasympathetic stimulation of the vagus nerves has a ___________ effect on SA node activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parasympathetic stimulation of the vagus nerves has...

Question 11

A reduction in resting heart rate is likely the result of increased sympathetic stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement is not correct relating to cardiovascular changes during an acute exercise bout?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood is diverted from the kidneys to exercising muscle 
B)  heart rate increases linearly with increases in work load 
C)  diastolic blood pressure will increase at the beginning of exercise and then level off 
D)  as exercise duration becomes prolonged, heart rate has a tendency to gradually increase 
A)  blood is diverted from the kidneys to exercising muscle 
B)  heart rate increases linearly with increases in work load 
C)  diastolic blood pressure will increase at the beginning of exercise and then level off 
D)  as exercise duration becomes prolonged, heart rate has a tendency to gradually increase

Question 13

Which statement is most accurate concerning cardiovascular adaptations in a resistance-trained athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in cardiac output are generally seen after 8-10 weeks of training 
B)  walls of the left ventricle increase in size at the expense of internal diameter 
C)  walls of the left ventricle increase in size with no change in internal diameter 
D)  resting blood pressure become elevated 
A)  increases in cardiac output are generally seen after 8-10 weeks of training 
B)  walls of the left ventricle increase in size at the expense of internal diameter 
C)  walls of the left ventricle increase in size with no change in internal diameter 
D)  resting blood pressure become elevated

Question 14

The difference between end-diastolic volume and end-systolic volume is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac output 
B)  ejection fraction 
C)  stroke volume 
D)  cardiac cycle 
A)  cardiac output 
B)  ejection fraction 
C)  stroke volume 
D)  cardiac cycle

Question 15

Increases in stroke volume during the early phases of exercise are the result of an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic volume. This is a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Frank-Starling mechanism 
B)  Law of LaPlace 
C)  Fick principle 
D)  Bohr effect 
A)  Frank-Starling mechanism 
B)  Law of LaPlace 
C)  Fick principle 
D)  Bohr effect

Maximal heart rate can be elevated through prolonged, high intensity endurance training.

The sinoatrial node is also known as the pacemaker of the heart.

Prolonged endurance training appears to _ blood volume and __ red blood cell number.

Which statement concerning cardiovascular changes to endurance training is not correct?

The rapid augmentation of stroke volume during exercise is due to the __________.

Why is hyperventilation often seen as an individual begins to ascend above sea level?

An elevation in heart rate is a common response to exercise in the heat.

During rest the heart spends about ___________% of its time in diastole.

Systolic blood pressure will increase linearly during dynamic exercise.

Parasympathetic stimulation of the vagus nerves has a ___________ effect on SA node activity.

A reduction in resting heart rate is likely the result of increased sympathetic stimulation.

Which statement is not correct relating to cardiovascular changes during an acute exercise bout?

Which statement is most accurate concerning cardiovascular adaptations in a resistance-trained athlete?

The difference between end-diastolic volume and end-systolic volume is known as:

Increases in stroke volume during the early phases of exercise are the result of an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic volume. This is a result of:

Bioenergetics

The Neuromuscular System

The Skeletal System

Biomechanics of Resistance Training

The Endocrine System

Nutrition

Facility Administration and Design

Warm-Up and Flexibility

Test Administration and Interpretation

Resistance Exercise Techniques and Spotting

Needs Analysis

Program Design

Periodization of Training

Aerobic Exercise Prescription

Resistance Exercise Prescription

Plyometric, Speed, Agility and Quickness Exercise Prescription

Implement Training

Applied Sport Psychology

Strength Training for Special Populations

Age and Gender Training

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Ergogenic Aids

Filters

Exam 2: The Cardiorespiratory System

Maximal heart rate can be elevated through prolonged, high intensity endurance training.

The sinoatrial node is also known as the pacemaker of the heart.

Prolonged endurance training appears to _________ blood volume and __________ red blood cell number.

Which statement concerning cardiovascular changes to endurance training is not correct?

The rapid augmentation of stroke volume during exercise is due to the __________.

Why is hyperventilation often seen as an individual begins to ascend above sea level?

An elevation in heart rate is a common response to exercise in the heat.

During rest the heart spends about ___________% of its time in diastole.

Systolic blood pressure will increase linearly during dynamic exercise.

Parasympathetic stimulation of the vagus nerves has a ___________ effect on SA node activity.

A reduction in resting heart rate is likely the result of increased sympathetic stimulation.

Which statement is not correct relating to cardiovascular changes during an acute exercise bout?

Which statement is most accurate concerning cardiovascular adaptations in a resistance-trained athlete?

The difference between end-diastolic volume and end-systolic volume is known as:

Increases in stroke volume during the early phases of exercise are the result of an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic volume. This is a result of:

Bioenergetics

The Neuromuscular System

The Skeletal System

Biomechanics of Resistance Training

The Endocrine System

Nutrition

Facility Administration and Design

Warm-Up and Flexibility

Test Administration and Interpretation

Resistance Exercise Techniques and Spotting

Needs Analysis

Program Design

Periodization of Training

Aerobic Exercise Prescription

Resistance Exercise Prescription

Plyometric, Speed, Agility and Quickness Exercise Prescription

Implement Training

Applied Sport Psychology

Strength Training for Special Populations

Age and Gender Training

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Ergogenic Aids

Filters

Prolonged endurance training appears to _ blood volume and __ red blood cell number.