Question 1

The process during which carbohydrates are broken down in cells is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  gas exchange. 
B)  cytolysis. 
C)  glycolysis. 
D)  endocytosis. 
A)  gas exchange. 
B)  cytolysis. 
C)  glycolysis. 
D)  endocytosis.

Question 2

________ are changes in the cardiorespiratory system that occur after a few weeks of maintaining a regular exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptations 
B)  Advances 
C)  Improvements 
D)  Responses 
A)  Adaptations 
B)  Advances 
C)  Improvements 
D)  Responses

Question 3

The energy-production system that requires oxygen for the chemical reactions to make ATP is the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  metabolic 
D)  pulmonary 
A)  aerobic 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  metabolic 
D)  pulmonary

Question 4

Endurance training results in an increase in maximal stroke volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the heart from the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The training threshold is a training intensity that is at least

Accepted Answer

A)  40% of VO2max. 
B)  50% of VO2max. 
C)  60% of VO2max. 
D)  85% of VO2max. 
A)  40% of VO2max. 
B)  50% of VO2max. 
C)  60% of VO2max. 
D)  85% of VO2max.

Question 7

Janice gained 30 pounds while pregnant with her last baby. She started exercising regularly and lost the weight gradually over the past eight months. Now she runs three days a week and takes a kick-boxing class on the weekend. Aside from her weight loss, list at least three other adaptations her body has made to this regular aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

Decreased resting heart rate
I

Question 8

Discomfort and soreness are not normal after the second exercise session and require consultation with a physician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the purpose of the maintenance phase of an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

Once a desired level of cardiorespirator

Question 10

Name and describe the two systems that produce energy during exercise and the conditions under which each predominates.

Accepted Answer

The anaerobic system, which does not req

Question 11

The difference between maximal heart rate and resting heart rate is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Rating of Perceived Exertion. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  heart rate reserve. 
D)  target heart rate. 
A)  Rating of Perceived Exertion. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  heart rate reserve. 
D)  target heart rate.

Question 12

Anaerobic exercise relies solely on carbohydrates as an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiorespiratory system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  lymphatic system 
D)  urinary system 
A)  cardiorespiratory system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  lymphatic system 
D)  urinary system

Question 14

What range of exercise intensity is necessary to improve cardiorespiratory fitness?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary to train at 50

Question 15

Any exercise prescription for improving cardiorespiratory fitness has three phases: ________, improvement, and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment 
B)  initial conditioning 
C)  experimentation 
D)  warm-up 
A)  assessment 
B)  initial conditioning 
C)  experimentation 
D)  warm-up

Question 16

The thin-walled blood vessels that allow easy passage of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste through their cell wall are

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries. 
B)  veins. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries. 
A)  arteries. 
B)  veins. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries.

Question 17

During prolonged exercise, there is a gradual shift from carbohydrate to fat as an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In anaerobic ATP production, a byproduct of glycolysis is

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  water. 
D)  lactic acid. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  water. 
D)  lactic acid.

Question 19

________ is the product of heart rate times stroke volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  Cardiac output 
C)  VO2max 
D)  Arterial pulse rate 
A)  Cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  Cardiac output 
C)  VO2max 
D)  Arterial pulse rate

Question 20

Short-term changes in the body that occur as a result of exercise are

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptations. 
B)  increments. 
C)  responses. 
D)  reductions. 
A)  adaptations. 
B)  increments. 
C)  responses. 
D)  reductions.

The process during which carbohydrates are broken down in cells is known as

________ are changes in the cardiorespiratory system that occur after a few weeks of maintaining a regular exercise program.

The energy-production system that requires oxygen for the chemical reactions to make ATP is the ________ system.

Endurance training results in an increase in maximal stroke volume.

The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the heart from the lungs.

The training threshold is a training intensity that is at least

Discomfort and soreness are not normal after the second exercise session and require consultation with a physician.

What is the purpose of the maintenance phase of an exercise program?

Name and describe the two systems that produce energy during exercise and the conditions under which each predominates.

The difference between maximal heart rate and resting heart rate is known as the

Anaerobic exercise relies solely on carbohydrates as an energy source.

The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues.

What range of exercise intensity is necessary to improve cardiorespiratory fitness?

Any exercise prescription for improving cardiorespiratory fitness has three phases: ________, improvement, and maintenance.

The thin-walled blood vessels that allow easy passage of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste through their cell wall are

During prolonged exercise, there is a gradual shift from carbohydrate to fat as an energy source.

In anaerobic ATP production, a byproduct of glycolysis is

________ is the product of heart rate times stroke volume.

Short-term changes in the body that occur as a result of exercise are

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters

Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

The process during which carbohydrates are broken down in cells is known as

________ are changes in the cardiorespiratory system that occur after a few weeks of maintaining a regular exercise program.

The energy-production system that requires oxygen for the chemical reactions to make ATP is the ________ system.

Endurance training results in an increase in maximal stroke volume.

The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the heart from the lungs.

The training threshold is a training intensity that is at least

Discomfort and soreness are not normal after the second exercise session and require consultation with a physician.

What is the purpose of the maintenance phase of an exercise program?

Name and describe the two systems that produce energy during exercise and the conditions under which each predominates.

The difference between maximal heart rate and resting heart rate is known as the

Anaerobic exercise relies solely on carbohydrates as an energy source.

The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues.

What range of exercise intensity is necessary to improve cardiorespiratory fitness?

Any exercise prescription for improving cardiorespiratory fitness has three phases: ________, improvement, and maintenance.

The thin-walled blood vessels that allow easy passage of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste through their cell wall are

During prolonged exercise, there is a gradual shift from carbohydrate to fat as an energy source.

In anaerobic ATP production, a byproduct of glycolysis is

________ is the product of heart rate times stroke volume.

Short-term changes in the body that occur as a result of exercise are

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters