Exercise Physiology Quiz

What is the study of your body’s responses to exercise and training called?

• Biology

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Chemistry

What does your body use oxygen for during aerobic exercise?

• To cool down the body

• To generate energy (ATP)

• To build muscle

• To store fat

What is a characteristic of anaerobic exercise?

• Slow and steady

• Rapid burst of hard exercise

• Long duration

• Low intensity

Which of the following is a type of anaerobic exercise?

• Yoga

• Swimming

• Sprinting

• Walking

Which of the following is a benefit of anaerobic exercise?

• Increased flexibility

• Improved cardiovascular endurance

• Enhanced muscle strength

• Better balance

When does osteoclast activity increase?

• During sleep

• When additional calcium is present

• In response to high protein intake

• During fasting

Which cells work with osteoblasts to make a matrix?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

What does BMD stand for?

• Bone Mineral Density

• Bone Mass Density

• Bone Muscle Density

• Bone Matter Density

What is maintained in balance to osteoclast and blast activity?

• Bone density

• Muscle mass

• Calcium levels

• Blood pressure

What is the function of osteoblasts in bone health?

• They remove weak bone.

• They form new bone.

• They decrease mineral absorption.

• They break down bone tissue.