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VCE PE - Acute Responses (U3 AOS 2 O2 DP5)

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

During exercise, skeletal muscle capillaries dilate in order to

a)

Increase their surface area to enable greater diffusion to occur

b)

Decrease the removal of metabolic by-products

c)

Decrease the use of intramuscular substrates

d)

Increase ventilation and stroke volume

2.

During exercise, an individual's heart rate and the force of their heart's contractions are increased. As a result, there is:

a)

no change in systolic blood pressure

b)

a decrease in systolic blood pressure

c)

an increase in systolic blood pressure

d)

a large decrease in diastolic blood pressure

3.

The estimated maximum heart rate of a 50-year-old athlete would be:

a)

150 bpm

b)

170 bpm

c)

190 bpm

d)

220 bpm

4.

During exercise, blood flow is redirected to the working muscles. A direct result of this is:

a)

An increase in oxygen to the working muscles

b)

A decrease in the a-VO2 difference

c)

Vasoconstriction of coronary arteries

d)

An increase in blood volume

5.

Acute responses to exercise include:

a)

A decrease in blood volume, increase in oxygen consumption and increase in intramuscular energy substrates

b)

A decrease in oxygen consumption, decrease in blood volume and decrease in intramuscular energy substrates

c)

An increase in the a-VO2 diff, increase in oxygen consumption and increase in blood flow to working muscles

d)

An increase in oxygen consumption, decrease in intramuscular energy substrates and increase in blood volume

6.

Following two minutes of high-intensity activity, which of the following conditions would exist in the exercising muscle?

a)

Some reduction in glycogen stores and build up of lactic acid

b)

Reduced lactic acid and the same amount of glycogen as prior to the exercise

c)

Little lactic acid and a substantial amount of glycogen

d)

No glycogen and much lactic acid

7.

An increase in cardiac output from rest to steady state is associated with:

a)

An increase in stroke volume and an increase in heart rate

b)

An increase in stroke volume and an decrease in heart rate

c)

A decrease in stroke volume and an increase in heart rate

d)

A decrease in stroke volume and an decrease in heart rate

8.

Which two major muscles are used to enlarge the thoracic cavity during inspiration?

a)

Pectorals and abdominals

b)

Pectorals and the diaphragm

c)

Intercostals and the diaphragm

d)

Intercostals and pectorals

9.

Blood flow must be increased during exercise to allow the working muscles to receive larger quantities of oxygen. This is achieved by:

a)

The red blood cells increasing their rate of haemoglobin production to allow for more oxygen to be carried through the blood to the muscles.

b)

Redistributing some of the blood flow from the skin to the muscles

c)

Redistributing some of the blood flow from non-essential organ function to the muscles

d)

Decreasing the stroke volume of the heart

10.

Which of the following is NOT an acute respiratory response to exercise?

a)

Increased stroke volume

b)

Increased arteriovenous oxygen difference

c)

Decreased pulmonary diffusion

d)

Increased tidal volume

11.

Ventilation

a)

Depends on body size and gender

b)

Is the product of tidal volume and respiratory rate

c)

Can vary between 4 and 15 litres at rest

d)

All answers are correct

12.

The process by which O2 and CO2 are exchanged between the capillaries and alveoli is known as:

a)

Breathing

b)

Respiration

c)

Ventilation

d)

Diffusion

13.

Venoconstriction is a characteristic of veins that assists with:

a)

Venous return

b)

Atrial pressure

c)

Vena Cava Retention

d)

Pulmonary return

14.

An acute muscular response to exercise would include:

a)

Recruitment and activation of additional muscle fibres

b)

Increased blood flow to the working muscles

c)

Immediate utilisation of stored ATP

d)

All answers are correct

15.

During extended maximum intensity exercise

a)

The lactate inflection point will be reached

b)

Lactate will cease to have an impact

c)

Ventilation will supply enough O2 to break down lactate

d)

No answer is correct

16.

Cardiac output is

a)

The number of times the heart beats in one minute.

b)

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle per beat.

c)

The amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute

d)

Pressure in the arteries following contraction of ventricles as blood is pumped out of the heart.

17.

Heart rate ....

a)

Stays constant from rest to exercise.

b)

Slightly decreases during exercise, because stroke volume increases.

c)

Increases during exercise

d)

Always goes straight to maximum during any exercise = 220 minus age.

18.

REDISTRIBUTION OF BLOOD FLOW...

a)

During exercise, blood flow is redirected away from the spleen, kidneys, guts and inactive muscles so that working muscles receive a greater % of Q.

b)

Is pressure in the arteries following contraction of ventricles as blood is pumped out of the heart.

c)

During exercise does not change. All organs continue to receive a consistent percentage of cardiac output

19.

BLOOD VOLUME...

a)

During aerobic exercise, blood volume increases. Plasma volume increases rapidly in the first 5 minutes of exercise then stabilises.

b)

Is the number of breaths taken in one minute.

c)

Is the blood returning to the heart via the inferior and superior vena cava.

d)

During aerobic exercise, blood volume decreases. Plasma volume decreases rapidly in the first 5 minutes of exercise then stabilises.

20.

VENOUS RETURN IS...

a)

The blood returning to the heart via the inferior and superior vena cava.

b)

The number of breaths taken in one minute.

c)

The blood returning to the heart via the inferior and superior vena cava.

d)

During aerobic exercise, blood volume decreases. Plasma volume decreases rapidly in the first 5 minutes of exercise then stabilises.

21.

DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE IS...

a)

Pressure in the arteries following contraction of ventricles as blood is pumped out of the heart.

b)

The blood returning to the heart via the inferior and superior vena cava.

c)

Pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes and ventricles fill with blood.

22.

VASOCONSTRICTION IS.

a)

A increase in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

b)

A increase in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a increase in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

c)

A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

d)

A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in no change in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

23.

VASODIALATION IS...

a)

A increase in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

b)

A increase in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a increase in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

c)

A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

d)

A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel, resulting in no change in blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel.

24.

DIFFUSION IS...

a)

How much air is inspired or expired in one breath.

b)

The number of breaths taken in one minute.

c)

(VO2 )The volume of oxygen that can be taken up and used by the body per minute.

d)

The movement of molecules from an area of higher pressure to one of lower concentration.

25.

VENTILATION IS...

a)

How much air is inspired or expired in one breath.

b)

How much air is breathed in or out in one minute.

c)

The number of breaths taken in one minute.

d)

(VO2 )The volume of oxygen that can be taken up and used by the body per minute.

26.

TIDAL VOLUME IS...

a)

How much air is inspired or expired in one breath.

b)

The number of breaths taken in one minute.

c)

How much air is breathed in or out in one minute.

d)

(VO2 )The volume of oxygen that can be taken up and used by the body per minute.

27.

RESPIRATORY RATE...

a)

Is how much air is inspired or expired in one breath.

b)

Is how much air is breathed in or out in one minute.

c)

Is the number of breaths taken in one minute

d)

Is (VO2 ) the volume of oxygen that is be taken up and used by the body per minute.

28.

OXYGEN CONSUMPTION IS...

a)

The difference in oxygen concentration in the arterioles compared to the venules

b)

During aerobic exercise, blood volume decreases. Plasma volume decreases rapidly in the first 5 minutes of exercise then stabilises.

c)

The number of breaths taken in one minute.

d)

(VO2 )The volume of oxygen that is taken up and used by the body per minute.

29.

Arterio - Venous Oxygen Difference...

a)

Decreases during exercise, because there is less oxygen in the veins compared to the arteries

b)

Stays the same during exercise, because the muscles are always extracting maximum amounts of oxygen from the blood.

c)

Increases during exercise, because the muscles extract less oxygen from the blood

d)

Increases during exercise, because the muscles extract more oxygen from the blood.

30.

Which is the correct formula for Q

a)

TVxRR

b)

HRxSV

c)

220-Age

d)

VO2 X a-VO2 diff

31.

Which of the following is an acute respiratory response to exercise?

a)

Increased Tidal Volume (TV

b)

Increased Heart Rate (HR)

c)

Increase in oxygen consumption

d)

Increased Oxygen Uptake

32.

Which of the following is an acute cardiovascular response to exercise?

a)

Increased Ventilation

b)

Increased Body Temperature

c)

Increased Venous Return

d)

Increased lactate production

33.

Which of the following is an acute muscular response to exercise?

a)

Increased Pulmonary Diffusion

b)

Increased Motor Unit Recruitment

c)

Redistribution of blood flow to working muscles and skin

d)

Increased Blood Pressure

34.

State the major body systems that respond immediately to the transition from rest to exercise.

a)

Cardiovascular, skeletal and muscular

b)

Respiratory, skeletal and muscular

c)

Cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular

d)

Cardiovascular, digestive and nervous

35.

State which two factors, when multiplied, result in cardiac output.

a)

Heart rate and stroke volume

b)

Blood volume and heart rate

c)

Tidal volume and heart rate

d)

Stroke volume and blood volume

36.

Cardiac output at rest and during maximal exercise would be approximately

a)

1 to 2 L/min and 4 to 5 L/min respectively.

b)

1 to 2 L/min and 40 to 45 L/min respectively

c)

11 to 12 L/min and 24 to 35 L/min respectively

d)

5 to 6 L/min and 20 to 25 L/min respectively

37.

What is stroke volume typically measured in (thick about the volume of the left ventricle)?

a)

mmHg/min

b)

L/min

c)

ml/min

d)

mm/min

38.

Which two factors, when multiplied, result in ventilation?

a)

Tidal volume and maximal oxygen uptake

b)

Respiratory frequency and total lung capacity

c)

Respiratory frequency and tidal volume

d)

Residual volume and respiratory volume

39.

The relationship between exercise intensity and oxygen uptake is

a)

Exponential until maximal uptake is obtained

b)

Linear until maximal uptake is obtained

c)

non-linear

d)

non-linear until maximal uptake is obtained

40.

From rest to submaximal exercise, the arteriovenous difference

a)

increases

b)

remains the same

c)

decreases

d)

is close to zero

41.

At the start of exercise, the body's oxygen transport systems do not immediately supply the required quantity of oxygen to the active muscles. This is known as

a)

steady state

b)

oxygen debt

c)

oxygen deficit

d)

EPOC

42.

During exercise, capillaries and arterioles

a)

vasoconstrict to increase oxygen to the working muscles.

b)

vasodilate to decrease oxygen to the non-essential organs.

c)

remain the same to increase oxygen to the non-essential organs.

d)

vasodilate to increase oxygen to the working muscles.

43.

An elite female alpine skier would have a VO2 max of approximately

a)

65 to 70 mL/kg/min.

b)

50 to 55 mL/kg/min.

c)

50 to 55 L/min.

d)

50 to 55 mL/min.

44.

An acute muscular response during high intensity exercise could be

a)

decreased stores of ATP and creatine phosphate.

b)

increased tidal volume.

c)

tidal volume will plateau

d)

decreased muscle enzyme activity.