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WorksheetsChapter 4 - Exercise Physiology Test (Converted to MCQ/MSQ)
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
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.
Crossover point
Aerobic metabolism
Insulin Shock
Homeostasis
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through the air to solid cooler objects.
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Evaporation
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.
Chronic Adaptations
Acute Responses
Training and Conditioning Programs
Intensity
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A needle technique used to collect tissue samples from a muscle.
Muscle Biopsy
Glucose Transport Protein 4
Acute Responses
Aerobic metabolism
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The maintenance of relatively stable internal physiologic conditions.
Homeostasis
Anabolic
Duration
Specificity
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: When training is stopped, the training effect is quickly lost.
Reversibility
Overload
Specificity
Duration
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: An abnormally low concentration of sodium in the blood.
Hyponatremia
Hypoglycemic
Hyperinsulinemia
Hypothermia
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood.
Hyperlipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyponatremia
Hypoglycemic
Regular physical activity and exercise can assist the person with type 2 diabetes with the regulation of blood glucose levels.
True
False
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.
Acute Responses
Chronic Adaptations
Training and Conditioning Programs
Intensity
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Low levels of the female hormone estrogen.
Hypoestrogenemia
Amenorrhea
Hypothermia
Hyponatremia
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess cholesterol in the blood.
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Insulin Shock
Hypoglycemic
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.
Glucose Transport Protein 4
Muscle Biopsy
Aerobic metabolism
Homeostasis
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.
Training and Conditioning Programs
Specificity
Frequency
Intensity
Reversibility
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.
Specificity
Overload
Duration
Frequency
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation.
Amenorrhea
Hypoestrogenemia
Specificity
Homeostasis
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through sweat evaporating from the skin surface.
Evaporation
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A source of energy for the cells of the body.
Substrates
Aerobic metabolism
Frequency
Muscle Biopsy
Which of the following would put an athlete at more risk for hypothermia while exercising in the cold?
Not removing layers of clothing at the appropriate time.
Playing Ice Hockey
Wind and Water
Anxiety and Depression
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.
Intensity
Duration
Frequency
Specificity
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.
Anabolic
Aerobic metabolism
Substrates
Homeostasis
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: How often the exercise is conducted, usually measured in days per week.
Frequency
Intensity
Duration
Specificity
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss through direct transfer to a cooler object.
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
Evaporation
Adults of all genders and ethnicities are susceptible to bone mineral loss as they age. Choose True or False.
True
False
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The process of heat loss to the air surrounding the body.
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Evaporation
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Systems must be challenged above normal activity to respond to the training stimulus.
Overload
Specificity
Reversibility
Duration
Which of the following factors would increase the use of fat as an energy source?
Increased exercise intensity
Increased exercise duration
Increased levels of insulin in the blood
An increased formation of lactic acid by skeletal muscle during exercise does not cause muscle fatigue and a decrease in performance.
True
False
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A condition of abnormally low blood glucose levels.
Hypoglycemic
Hyponatremia
Hyperinsulinemia
Hypothermia
Eating a meal high in carbohydrate content prior to exercise decreases the use of blood glucose as an energy source during submaximal intensity exercise.
True
False
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.
Insulin Shock
Hypoglycemic
Hyperinsulinemia
Hyponatremia
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: Abnormally low body temperature.
Hypothermia
Hyponatremia
Hypoestrogenemia
Hypoglycemic
Because Justin performs 250 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, he is meeting the ACSM guidelines for weight loss.
True
False
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: How long the exercise is performed.
Duration
Intensity
Frequency
Overload
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The production of energy through the use of oxygen in the cell.
Aerobic metabolism
Substrates
Anabolic
Homeostasis
Exercise training alters the characteristics of the muscle fibers to support the type of training performed.
True
False
An individual's genetic profile plays a role in their energy intake and energy expenditure. Choose True or False.
True
False
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.
True
False
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.
Exercise Physiology
Training and Conditioning Programs
Intensity
Duration
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?
protein
fat
carbohydrates
vitamins
The female athlete triad is a condition that:
Occurs more in overweight women compared to normal weight women.
Results in an increase in bone mineral density
Results from an increase in daily energy intake
Occurs more frequently in women who have amenorrhea
Which of the following is NOT a muscular adaptation to resistance training?
Muscle Hypertrophy
Increased protein synthesis
Increased Muscular Strength and Power
amenorrhea
Casual lap swimming is a good exercise to promote increased bone density. Choose True or False.
True
False
Which of the following are specific names given for different heat illnesses?
Heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat waves, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat waves, heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Athletes attempting to increase lean body mass should consume a level of daily protein intake:
Equal to the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.
Greater than the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.
Less than the recommended dietary reference intake for persons over 18 years.
Protein intake is not important for individuals attempting to increase lean body mass.
Low energy availability with or without an eating disorder is considered a key component to:
Safe exercise in the heat
Efficient exercise in the cold
The female athlete triad
Effective weight loss
Which of the following is the most commonly used method to measure energy expenditure in large numbers of individuals?
Muscle biopsy
Doubly labeled water
Respiratory gas exchange
Pedometers and/or accelerometers
Select the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The presence of excess insulin in the blood.
Hyperinsulinemia
Insulin Shock
Hypoglycemic
Hyperlipidemia
Which of the following mechanisms of heat loss is the most important to the body during exercise in a hot and/or humid environment?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Evaporation
Regarding skeletal muscle physiology, what benefits do older adults obtain as a result of strength training?
Increased independence
Decreased risk of falls
Better management of arthritis
All of the above
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.
True
False
Which of the following health conditions is associated with obesity?
Hypertension
Hyponatremia
Osteoporosis
Hyperestregonemia
If Scotty changes his workout routine from 3 days per week to 5 days per week, what fitness principle is he adjusting?
frequency
intensity
duration
type
If Hailey increases her target heart rate from 150 bpm to 170 bpm during her running workouts, what fitness principle is she adjusting?
frequency
intensity
duration
type
If Carrie increases her weight training sessions from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, what fitness principle is she adjusting?
frequency
intensity
duration
type
