Question 1

The purpose of sweating is to

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A)  dissipate heat. 
B)  remove electrolytes from the body. 
C)  aid in weight loss. 
D)  reduce urination. 
A)  dissipate heat. 
B)  remove electrolytes from the body. 
C)  aid in weight loss. 
D)  reduce urination. A

Question 2

Interval training is one way to improve anaerobic capacity. This means that

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A)  muscles have a higher tolerance for lactate. 
B)  muscles more readily cross over to aerobic ATP production. 
C)  muscles can use lactate directly for ATP production. 
D)  the VO2 max is improved. 
A)  muscles have a higher tolerance for lactate. 
B)  muscles more readily cross over to aerobic ATP production. 
C)  muscles can use lactate directly for ATP production. 
D)  the VO2 max is improved. A

Question 3

An example of an event that relies on anaerobic pathways is

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A)  a 100-meter sprint (13 seconds). 
B)  a 1500-meter run (6 minutes). 
C)  a 10,000-meter run (35 minutes). 
D)  a marathon (3 hours and 30 minutes). 
A)  a 100-meter sprint (13 seconds). 
B)  a 1500-meter run (6 minutes). 
C)  a 10,000-meter run (35 minutes). 
D)  a marathon (3 hours and 30 minutes). A

Question 4

Hyponatremia refers to

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A)  low intracellular sodium. 
B)  high intracellular sodium. 
C)  increased blood sodium concentrations. 
D)  diminished blood sodium concentrations. 
A)  low intracellular sodium. 
B)  high intracellular sodium. 
C)  increased blood sodium concentrations. 
D)  diminished blood sodium concentrations.

Question 5

Recommendations for fluid replacement are to drink at least _____ cup(s) of fluid for each pound of weight lost during exercise.

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A)  ½ 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  5 
A)  ½ 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  5

Question 6

A measure one's ability to exercise for an extended period of time without becoming fatigued is called

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A)  endurance. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  strength. 
D)  physical fitness. 
A)  endurance. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  strength. 
D)  physical fitness.

Question 7

Water is adequate as a fluid source when a workout lasts less than an hour.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Muscles that are not frequently challenged by physical activity undergo hypertrophy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The maximum force exerted by muscles during physical activity is called

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A)  cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  physical fitness. 
C)  muscular strength. 
D)  VO2 max. 
A)  cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  physical fitness. 
C)  muscular strength. 
D)  VO2 max.

Question 10

To improve cardiovascular fitness one should

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A)  lift weights. 
B)  work against resistance. 
C)  walk at a brisk pace. 
D)  improve muscle flexibility. 
A)  lift weights. 
B)  work against resistance. 
C)  walk at a brisk pace. 
D)  improve muscle flexibility.

Question 11

According to the FITT principles,

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A)  exercise should be performed daily at maximum intensity. 
B)  exercise should be performed daily, at a low to moderate intensity level, for 30 to 45 minutes. 
C)  it doesn't matter how frequently you exercise as long as intensity is maximized. 
D)  exercise should always be at low intensity and frequency. 
A)  exercise should be performed daily at maximum intensity. 
B)  exercise should be performed daily, at a low to moderate intensity level, for 30 to 45 minutes. 
C)  it doesn't matter how frequently you exercise as long as intensity is maximized. 
D)  exercise should always be at low intensity and frequency.

Question 12

The relative contributions of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways to muscular energy production are determined by

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A)  the intensity and duration of activity. 
B)  the amounts of metabolic fuels consumed at the previous meal. 
C)  the amount of rest a person has achieved. 
D)  body composition. 
A)  the intensity and duration of activity. 
B)  the amounts of metabolic fuels consumed at the previous meal. 
C)  the amount of rest a person has achieved. 
D)  body composition.

Question 13

Physical activity is useful in weight management because it

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A)  reduces energy expenditures. 
B)  promotes increased body fat and decreased muscle mass. 
C)  increases energy expenditure. 
D)  increases appetite. 
A)  reduces energy expenditures. 
B)  promotes increased body fat and decreased muscle mass. 
C)  increases energy expenditure. 
D)  increases appetite.

Question 14

The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic pathways is that

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A)  anaerobic pathways can generate a tremendous amount of ATP over an extended period of time. 
B)  anaerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. 
C)  aerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. 
D)  anaerobic pathways can utilize stored fat to generate ATP. 
A)  anaerobic pathways can generate a tremendous amount of ATP over an extended period of time. 
B)  anaerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. 
C)  aerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. 
D)  anaerobic pathways can utilize stored fat to generate ATP.

Question 15

Frequency refers to

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A)  how many repetitions of an exercise one performs. 
B)  how often a person exercises. 
C)  how many different exercises are performed within a given week. 
D)  how frequently one rests between exercises. 
A)  how many repetitions of an exercise one performs. 
B)  how often a person exercises. 
C)  how many different exercises are performed within a given week. 
D)  how frequently one rests between exercises.

Question 16

The creatine phosphate system is

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A)  the first system to be utilized to generate ATP needs. 
B)  the second system to be utilized to generate ATP. 
C)  the final system utilized to generate ATP. 
D)  the only system utilized to generate ATP. 
A)  the first system to be utilized to generate ATP needs. 
B)  the second system to be utilized to generate ATP. 
C)  the final system utilized to generate ATP. 
D)  the only system utilized to generate ATP.

Question 17

Excessive sweating with resulting decreased blood volume results in _____, which can progress to _____.

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A)  heat exhaustion, heatstroke 
B)  heatstroke, heat exhaustion 
C)  dehydration, rehydration 
A)  heat exhaustion, heatstroke 
B)  heatstroke, heat exhaustion 
C)  dehydration, rehydration

Question 18

If a 40-year-old man wishes to perform moderate-intensity exercise, his heart rate should be maintained between _____ and _____ beats per minute.

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A)  90, 126 
B)  100, 140 
C)  120, 168 
D)  130, 182 
A)  90, 126 
B)  100, 140 
C)  120, 168 
D)  130, 182

Question 19

The glycolytic system operates under

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A)  conditions when creatine phosphate is operating. 
B)  conditions when available oxygen is plentiful. 
C)  anaerobic conditions. 
D)  aerobic conditions. 
A)  conditions when creatine phosphate is operating. 
B)  conditions when available oxygen is plentiful. 
C)  anaerobic conditions. 
D)  aerobic conditions.

Question 20

The rationale for the increased protein recommendations for athletes is

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A)  the ability to utilize more protein for energy production. 
B)  the need to build, maintain, and repair muscle tissue. 
C)  the enhanced mental focus associated with increased protein intake. 
D)  the need for protein only for muscle growth. 
A)  the ability to utilize more protein for energy production. 
B)  the need to build, maintain, and repair muscle tissue. 
C)  the enhanced mental focus associated with increased protein intake. 
D)  the need for protein only for muscle growth.

The purpose of sweating is to

Interval training is one way to improve anaerobic capacity. This means that

An example of an event that relies on anaerobic pathways is

Hyponatremia refers to

Recommendations for fluid replacement are to drink at least _____ cup(s) of fluid for each pound of weight lost during exercise.

A measure one's ability to exercise for an extended period of time without becoming fatigued is called

Water is adequate as a fluid source when a workout lasts less than an hour.

Muscles that are not frequently challenged by physical activity undergo hypertrophy.

The maximum force exerted by muscles during physical activity is called

To improve cardiovascular fitness one should

According to the FITT principles,

The relative contributions of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways to muscular energy production are determined by

Physical activity is useful in weight management because it

The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic pathways is that

Frequency refers to

The creatine phosphate system is

Excessive sweating with resulting decreased blood volume results in _, which can progress to _.

If a 40-year-old man wishes to perform moderate-intensity exercise, his heart rate should be maintained between _ and _ beats per minute.

The glycolytic system operates under

The rationale for the increased protein recommendations for athletes is

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Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity

The purpose of sweating is to

Interval training is one way to improve anaerobic capacity. This means that

An example of an event that relies on anaerobic pathways is

Hyponatremia refers to

Recommendations for fluid replacement are to drink at least _____ cup(s) of fluid for each pound of weight lost during exercise.

A measure one's ability to exercise for an extended period of time without becoming fatigued is called

Water is adequate as a fluid source when a workout lasts less than an hour.

Muscles that are not frequently challenged by physical activity undergo hypertrophy.

The maximum force exerted by muscles during physical activity is called

To improve cardiovascular fitness one should

According to the FITT principles,

The relative contributions of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways to muscular energy production are determined by

Physical activity is useful in weight management because it

The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic pathways is that

Frequency refers to

The creatine phosphate system is

Excessive sweating with resulting decreased blood volume results in _____, which can progress to _____.

If a 40-year-old man wishes to perform moderate-intensity exercise, his heart rate should be maintained between _____ and _____ beats per minute.

The glycolytic system operates under

The rationale for the increased protein recommendations for athletes is

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters

Excessive sweating with resulting decreased blood volume results in _, which can progress to _.

If a 40-year-old man wishes to perform moderate-intensity exercise, his heart rate should be maintained between _ and _ beats per minute.