Question 1

The venae cavae is the largest artery in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)defined?

Accepted Answer

A) the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort 
B) the velocity of oxygen flowing through the blood during maximum physical effort 
C) the genetic pressure that defines the velocity of blood flow during maximum physical effort 
D) the multivariate system of maintaining blood pressure during maximum physical effort 
A) the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort 
B) the velocity of oxygen flowing through the blood during maximum physical effort 
C) the genetic pressure that defines the velocity of blood flow during maximum physical effort 
D) the multivariate system of maintaining blood pressure during maximum physical effort

Question 3

What is an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased blood flow to the brain 
B) decreased stroke volume 
C) increased blood pressure 
D) decreased oxygen transport 
A) decreased blood flow to the brain 
B) decreased stroke volume 
C) increased blood pressure 
D) decreased oxygen transport

Question 4

Regular endurance exercise helps protect against the development of the most common type of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Count your pulse for one minute. 
B) Press firmly on the carotid artery. 
C) Use your thumb,not one or more of your fingers. 
D) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. 
A) Count your pulse for one minute. 
B) Press firmly on the carotid artery. 
C) Use your thumb,not one or more of your fingers. 
D) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

Question 6

What happens to the resting heart rate as a result of regular endurance exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) It is up to 10 beats per minute lower. 
B) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute lower. 
C) It is up to 10 beats per minute higher. 
D) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute higher. 
A) It is up to 10 beats per minute lower. 
B) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute lower. 
C) It is up to 10 beats per minute higher. 
D) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute higher.

Question 7

How long does the nonoxidative energy system typically provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A) up to 3 seconds 
B) 10-120 seconds 
C) 3-5 minutes 
D) 5-60 minutes 
A) up to 3 seconds 
B) 10-120 seconds 
C) 3-5 minutes 
D) 5-60 minutes

Question 8

Which small blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

A) venules 
B) arterioles 
C) capillaries 
D) vascules 
A) venules 
B) arterioles 
C) capillaries 
D) vascules

Question 9

During exercise in the heat,which problem is associated with muscle fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration 
B) heat cramps 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) heatstroke 
A) dehydration 
B) heat cramps 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) heatstroke

Question 10

Target heart rate zone is from 50 percent to 70 percent of maximum heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the name for the two upper chambers of the heart that collect blood before passing it to the lower chambers?

Accepted Answer

A) ventricles 
B) atria 
C) septum 
D) valves 
A) ventricles 
B) atria 
C) septum 
D) valves

Question 12

Which is the largest artery in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) carotid 
B) atria 
C) aorta 
D) coronary 
A) carotid 
B) atria 
C) aorta 
D) coronary

Question 13

What is a recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries,such as bruises?

Accepted Answer

A) staying active 
B) stretching 
C) massage 
D) ice 
A) staying active 
B) stretching 
C) massage 
D) ice

Question 14

The best treatment for a blister is to pop it,remove the skin covering the blister,and cover it with a bandage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Heat cramps occur primarily as a result of the depletion of sodium and potassium from muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration 
B) heat cramps 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) heatstroke 
A) dehydration 
B) heat cramps 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) heatstroke

Question 17

Fit individuals use a greater proportion of fat as fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How does regular endurance exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It stores excess sugar. 
B) It improves control of blood sugar. 
C) It decreases insulin sensitivity. 
D) It increases body fat levels. 
A) It stores excess sugar. 
B) It improves control of blood sugar. 
C) It decreases insulin sensitivity. 
D) It increases body fat levels.

Question 19

Improved fitness allows you to exercise at higher intensities before the abrupt build-up of metabolic acids referred to as the lactate threshold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How can people avoid significant heat stress when working out?

Accepted Answer

A) Perform intense workouts with less duration. 
B) Wear clothes that allow heat to dissipate. 
C) Avoid water before exercising. 
D) Shorten the cool down perioD. 
A) Perform intense workouts with less duration. 
B) Wear clothes that allow heat to dissipate. 
C) Avoid water before exercising. 
D) Shorten the cool down perioD.

The venae cavae is the largest artery in the body.

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2max)defined?

What is an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Regular endurance exercise helps protect against the development of the most common type of diabetes.

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

What happens to the resting heart rate as a result of regular endurance exercise?

How long does the nonoxidative energy system typically provide energy?

Which small blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body?

During exercise in the heat,which problem is associated with muscle fatigue?

Target heart rate zone is from 50 percent to 70 percent of maximum heart rate.

What is the name for the two upper chambers of the heart that collect blood before passing it to the lower chambers?

Which is the largest artery in the body?

What is a recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries,such as bruises?

The best treatment for a blister is to pop it,remove the skin covering the blister,and cover it with a bandage.

Heat cramps occur primarily as a result of the depletion of sodium and potassium from muscles.

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

Fit individuals use a greater proportion of fat as fuel.

How does regular endurance exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?

Improved fitness allows you to exercise at higher intensities before the abrupt build-up of metabolic acids referred to as the lactate threshold.

How can people avoid significant heat stress when working out?

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Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

The venae cavae is the largest artery in the body.

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)defined?

What is an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Regular endurance exercise helps protect against the development of the most common type of diabetes.

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

What happens to the resting heart rate as a result of regular endurance exercise?

How long does the nonoxidative energy system typically provide energy?

Which small blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body?

During exercise in the heat,which problem is associated with muscle fatigue?

Target heart rate zone is from 50 percent to 70 percent of maximum heart rate.

What is the name for the two upper chambers of the heart that collect blood before passing it to the lower chambers?

Which is the largest artery in the body?

What is a recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries,such as bruises?

The best treatment for a blister is to pop it,remove the skin covering the blister,and cover it with a bandage.

Heat cramps occur primarily as a result of the depletion of sodium and potassium from muscles.

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

Fit individuals use a greater proportion of fat as fuel.

How does regular endurance exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?

Improved fitness allows you to exercise at higher intensities before the abrupt build-up of metabolic acids referred to as the lactate threshold.

How can people avoid significant heat stress when working out?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2max)defined?