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Nutritional Ergogenics Aid

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

  1. What is the definition of micronutrient supplementation and ergogenesis?

a)
Micronutrient supplementation is the provision of essential vitamins and minerals; ergogenesis is the enhancement of physical performance.
b)
Micronutrient supplementation involves consuming only water; ergogenesis is the reduction of physical activity.
c)
Micronutrient supplementation refers to the use of protein shakes; ergogenesis is the study of sleep patterns.
d)
Micronutrient supplementation is the intake of only carbohydrates; ergogenesis is the process of muscle recovery.
2.

  1. Which amino acid infusion is known to release significant amounts of growth hormone (somatotropin)?

a)
Arginine
b)
Serine
c)
Cysteine
d)
Lysine
3.

  1. Arginine is a precursor for the synthesis of which important compound for muscle energy?

a)
Nitric oxide
b)
Glutamine
c)
Lactate
d)
Creatine
4.

  1. What function does the urea cycle, involving arginine and ornithine, serve in exercise metabolism?

a)

  1. A) Synthesizes protein

b)

  1. B) Detoxifies ammonia

c)

  1. C) Produces lactic acid

d)

  1. D) Stores fat

5.

  1. Which group of amino acids is known as Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)?

a)

  1. A) Glycine, alanine, serine

b)

  1. B) Leucine, isoleucine, valine

c)

  1. C) Lysine, methionine, phenylalanine

d)

  1. D) Aspartic acid, glutamate, asparagine

6.

  1. What is the metabolic importance of glutamate in muscle tissue?

a)

  1. A) Produces energy from fat

b)

  1. B) Converts ammonia to glutamine to reduce toxicity

c)

  1. C) Synthesizes hemoglobin

d)

  1. D) Stores glucose

7.

  1. Which amino acid has ambiguous results but showed some increase in muscle strength in early studies?

a)
Tyrosine
b)

Glycine

c)
Creatine
d)
Glutamine
8.

  1. Ornithine is not incorporated into proteins, but plays a central role in what metabolic process?

a)
Fatty acid synthesis
b)
Urea cycle
c)
Krebs cycle
d)
Glycolysis
9.

  1. What are the documented effects of oral tryptophan administration on growth hormone levels?

a)
Oral tryptophan has no effect on growth hormone levels.
b)


Significant increase but accompanied by drowsiness and mellow feelings

c)
Oral tryptophan only affects cortisol levels.
d)
Oral tryptophan administration decreases growth hormone levels.
10.

  1. What is the overall conclusion about individual amino acid supplementation for improving exercise performance in healthy humans?

a)
Individual amino acid supplementation greatly enhances exercise performance.
b)
Amino acids are essential for muscle recovery after exercise.
c)
Supplementing with amino acids is necessary for all athletes.
d)
Individual amino acid supplementation does not significantly improve exercise performance in healthy humans.

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