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Chapter 4 - Exercise Physiology Test (Converted to MCQ/MSQ)

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The point where the body receives more of its energy from carbohydrates rather than fat.

a)

Crossover point

b)

Aerobic metabolism

c)

Insulin Shock

d)

Homeostasis

2.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through the air to solid cooler objects.

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

Evaporation

3.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Changes in the systems of the body that occur in response to repeated regular physical activity and exercise.

a)

Chronic Adaptations

b)

Acute Responses

c)

Training and Conditioning Programs

d)

Intensity

4.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A needle technique used to collect tissue samples from a muscle.

a)

Muscle Biopsy

b)

Glucose Transport Protein 4

c)

Acute Responses

d)

Aerobic metabolism

5.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The maintenance of relatively stable internal physiologic conditions.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Anabolic

c)

Duration

d)

Specificity

6.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: When training is stopped, the training effect is quickly lost.

a)

Reversibility

b)

Overload

c)

Specificity

d)

Duration

7.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: An abnormally low concentration of sodium in the blood.

a)

Hyponatremia

b)

Hypoglycemic

c)

Hyperinsulinemia

d)

Hypothermia

8.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood.

a)

Hyperlipidemia

b)

Hypercholesterolemia

c)

Hyponatremia

d)

Hypoglycemic

9.

Regular physical activity and exercise can assist the person with type 2 diabetes with the regulation of blood glucose levels.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Changes in the systems of the body that occur in response to a single bout of physical activity or exercise.

a)

Acute Responses

b)

Chronic Adaptations

c)

Training and Conditioning Programs

d)

Intensity

11.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Low levels of the female hormone estrogen.

a)

Hypoestrogenemia

b)

Amenorrhea

c)

Hypothermia

d)

Hyponatremia

12.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess cholesterol in the blood.

a)

Hypercholesterolemia

b)

Hyperlipidemia

c)

Insulin Shock

d)

Hypoglycemic

13.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A type of protein molecule that works with insulin to facilitate glucose uptake by skeletal muscle fibers.

a)

Glucose Transport Protein 4

b)

Muscle Biopsy

c)

Aerobic metabolism

d)

Homeostasis

14.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of regular and repeated exercise designed to increase the functioning of the body systems for improving physical performance.

a)

Training and Conditioning Programs

b)

Specificity

c)

Frequency

d)

Intensity

e)

Reversibility

15.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Must train the muscles involved in the movement and the systems that support the movement.

a)

Specificity

b)

Overload

c)

Duration

d)

Frequency

16.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation.

a)

Amenorrhea

b)

Hypoestrogenemia

c)

Specificity

d)

Homeostasis

17.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through sweat evaporating from the skin surface.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

Radiation

18.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A source of energy for the cells of the body.

a)

Substrates

b)

Aerobic metabolism

c)

Frequency

d)

Muscle Biopsy

19.

Which of the following would put an athlete at more risk for hypothermia while exercising in the cold?

a)

Not removing layers of clothing at the appropriate time.

b)

Playing Ice Hockey

c)

Wind and Water

d)

Anxiety and Depression

20.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: How hard is the exercise, usually compared to maximal effort or maximal heart rate.

a)

Intensity

b)

Duration

c)

Frequency

d)

Specificity

21.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process where larger molecules or compounds are built from smaller molecules or compounds.

a)

Anabolic

b)

Aerobic metabolism

c)

Substrates

d)

Homeostasis

22.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: How often the exercise is conducted, usually measured in days per week.

a)

Frequency

b)

Intensity

c)

Duration

d)

Specificity

23.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through direct transfer to a cooler object.

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

d)

Evaporation

24.

Adults of all genders and ethnicities are susceptible to bone mineral loss as they age. Choose True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss to the air surrounding the body.

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

d)

Evaporation

26.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Systems must be challenged above normal activity to respond to the training stimulus.

a)

Overload

b)

Specificity

c)

Reversibility

d)

Duration

27.

Which of the following factors would increase the use of fat as an energy source?

a)

Increased exercise intensity

b)

Increased exercise duration

c)

Increased levels of insulin in the blood

28.

An increased formation of lactic acid by skeletal muscle during exercise does not cause muscle fatigue and a decrease in performance.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A condition of abnormally low blood glucose levels.

a)

Hypoglycemic

b)

Hyponatremia

c)

Hyperinsulinemia

d)

Hypothermia

30.

Eating a meal high in carbohydrate content prior to exercise decreases the use of blood glucose as an energy source during submaximal intensity exercise.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Acute hypoglycemia usually resulting from excessive insulin and characterized by sweating, trembling, dizziness, and, if left untreated, convulsions and coma.

a)

Insulin Shock

b)

Hypoglycemic

c)

Hyperinsulinemia

d)

Hyponatremia

32.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Abnormally low body temperature.

a)

Hypothermia

b)

Hyponatremia

c)

Hypoestrogenemia

d)

Hypoglycemic

33.

Because Justin performs 250 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, he is meeting the ACSM guidelines for weight loss.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: How long the exercise is performed.

a)

Duration

b)

Intensity

c)

Frequency

d)

Overload

35.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The production of energy through the use of oxygen in the cell.

a)

Aerobic metabolism

b)

Substrates

c)

Anabolic

d)

Homeostasis

36.

Exercise training alters the characteristics of the muscle fibers to support the type of training performed.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

An individual's genetic profile plays a role in their energy intake and energy expenditure. Choose True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The human body is readily able to adapt to sudden changes in climate and does not need to take extra precautions to acclimatize to various regions during sport and competition. Choose True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Study of the functional responses and adaptations that occur during and following physical activity and exercise.

a)

Exercise Physiology

b)

Training and Conditioning Programs

c)

Intensity

d)

Duration

40.

Multiple Choice: Fill the space with the correct answer to each question. Which of the following substrates/sources provides the most energy during the performance of LOW intensity exercise?

a)

protein

b)

fat

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

41.

The female athlete triad is a condition that:

a)

Occurs more in overweight women compared to normal weight women.

b)

Results in an increase in bone mineral density

c)

Results from an increase in daily energy intake

d)

Occurs more frequently in women who have amenorrhea

42.

Which of the following is NOT a muscular adaptation to resistance training?

a)

Muscle Hypertrophy

b)

Increased protein synthesis

c)

Increased Muscular Strength and Power

d)

amenorrhea

43.

Casual lap swimming is a good exercise to promote increased bone density. Choose True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which of the following are specific names given for different heat illnesses?

a)

Heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

b)

Heat waves, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

c)

Heat waves, heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

d)

Heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

45.

Athletes attempting to increase lean body mass should consume a level of daily protein intake:

a)

Equal to the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.

b)

Greater than the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.

c)

Less than the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.

d)

Protein intake is not important for individuals attempting to increase lean body mass.

46.

Low energy availability with or without an eating disorder is considered a key component to:

a)

Safe exercise in the heat

b)

Efficient exercise in the cold

c)

The female athlete triad

d)

Effective weight loss

47.

Which of the following is the most commonly used method to measure energy expenditure in large numbers of individuals?

a)

Muscle biopsy

b)

Doubly labeled water

c)

Respiratory gas exchange

d)

Pedometers and/or accelerometers

48.

Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess insulin in the blood.

a)

Hyperinsulinemia

b)

Insulin Shock

c)

Hypoglycemic

d)

Hyperlipidemia

49.

Which of the following mechanisms of heat loss is the most important to the body during exercise in a hot and/or humid environment?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Evaporation

50.

Regarding skeletal muscle physiology, what benefits do older adults obtain as a result of strength training?

a)

Increased independence

b)

Decreased risk of falls

c)

Better management of arthritis

d)

All of the above

51.

When an individual performs physical activity or exercise in hot and/or humid environmental conditions, the primary response of the body is to increase blood flow to the skin to assist with temperature regulation.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which of the following health conditions is associated with obesity?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Hyponatremia

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Hyperestregonemia

53.

If Scotty changes his workout routine from 3 days per week to 5 days per week, what fitness principle is he adjusting?

a)

frequency

b)

intensity

c)

duration

d)

type

54.

If Hailey increases her target heart rate from 150 bpm to 170 bpm during her running workouts, what fitness principle is she adjusting?

a)

frequency

b)

intensity

c)

duration

d)

type

55.

If Carrie increases her weight training sessions from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, what fitness principle is she adjusting?

a)

frequency

b)

intensity

c)

duration

d)

type