Exercise Physiology Quiz

What is exercise physiology primarily concerned with?

• C-the effects of sleep on performance

• B-the study of nutrition

• D-the history of sports science

• A-the body's responses to physical activity

Which of the following is NOT a type of exercise physiology?

• A-sport

• B-clinical

• C-recreational

• D-both A and B

What does the sympathetic nervous system do during exercise?

• C-maintains homeostasis

• B-increases respiratory rate

• A-decreases heart rate

• D-reduces blood flow

What is the primary energy source used by the body at rest?

• C-fats

• D-vitamins

• A-carbohydrates

• B-proteins

Which energy system is primarily used during short bursts of high-intensity exercise?

• A-aerobic system

• D-fat metabolism

• C-lactic acid system

• B-ATP-CP system

What is the main byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis?

• A-carbon dioxide

• D-oxygen

• B-lactic acid

• C-glucose

Which type of muscle fiber is primarily used in anaerobic exercise?

• D-stabilizer

• C-intermediate

• B-fast twitch

• A-slow twitch

What is the role of creatine phosphate (CP) in energy production?

• C-provides quick energy

• B-stores glucose

• A-stores oxygen

• D-synthesizes proteins

What happens to lactic acid during recovery from exercise?

• D-it is stored in muscles

• C-it is used as energy by other tissues

• B-it is excreted from the body

• A-it is converted to glucose

What is the primary method of energy production during prolonged, low-intensity exercise?

• D-lactic acid system

• A-anaerobic glycolysis

• B-aerobic metabolism

• C-ATP-CP system