Exercise Physiology Part 2 Quiz: (p.3-4)

What do chemoreceptors respond to?

• Temperature stimuli

• Sound stimuli

• Chemical stimuli

• Light stimuli

Which receptors are sensitive to joint angles and rates of change in these angles?

• Joint kinesthetic receptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Golgi Tendon Organ

• Muscle spindles

Which division of the nervous system sends information from the CNS to the various parts of the body?

• Somatic

• Autonomic

• Parasympathetic

• Sympathetic

What is the primary structural unit of the nervous system?

• Neuron

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Cell body

What is the main source of fuel for the body?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

What is the storage capacity of glycogen in the liver and muscles?

• 500-800 grams

• 100-200 grams

• 800-1000 grams

• 200-500 grams

Which enzyme supports the breakdown of carbohydrates?

• Trypsin

• Pepsin

• Lipase

• Amylase

What determines how quickly a carbohydrate is broken down into glucose?

• Glycemic Index

• Protein content

• Fiber content

• Fat content

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber?

• 25-30 grams

• 20-25 grams

• 15-20 grams

• 10-15 grams

Which carbohydrate classification consists of single sugar?

• Monosaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide