Immune System's Response to Exercise

1. What is the initial response of the immune system during acute exercise?

• A. An increase in circulating immune cells
• B. A decrease in circulating immune cells
• C. No change in circulating immune cells
• D. None of the above

2. Which type of exercise has a more positive effect on immune function?

• A. Acute exercise
• B. Chronic exercise
• C. Both have the same effect
• D. None of the above

3. What type of immune cells are most affected by acute exercise?

• A. T cells
• B. B cells
• C. Natural killer cells
• D. All of the above

4. Which hormone increases during exercise and may play a role in immune function?

• A. Testosterone
• B. Estrogen
• C. Cortisol
• D. Insulin

5. What is the recommended amount of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week?

• A. 30 minutes
• B. 60 minutes
• C. 90 minutes
• D. 120 minutes

6. Which vitamin is important for immune function and may be low in athletes?

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin D

7. What is the recommended amount of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week?

• A. 30 minutes
• B. 60 minutes
• C. 90 minutes
• D. 120 minutes

8. Which of the following is a potential negative effect of acute exercise on immune function? immune function

• A. Decreased circulating immune cells
• B. Increased circulating immune cells
• C. Improved immune cell function
• D. No change in

9. Which type of exercise can lead to increased antibody production?

• A. Acute exercise
• B. Chronic exercise
• C. High-intensity exercise
• D. Low-intensity exercise

10. What is the recommended amount of resistance training per week?

• A. 1 day
• B. 2 days
• C. 3 days
• D. 4 days