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Exercise and the heat!!

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is cardiovascular drift?

a)

Downward drift in HR associated with a rise in body temperature

b)

Upward drift in HR associated with a rise in body temperature

c)

Upward drift in HR associated with a decrease in body temperature

d)

Downward drift in HR associated with a decrease in body temperature

2.

A 1 degree increase of body temperature increases bpm by _____?

a)

10

b)

2

c)

5

d)

20

3.

What does the body do to cool itself via radiation during cardiovascular drift?

a)

The body increases blood flow to the surface for cooling via radiation.

b)

The body decreases blood flow to the surface to retain heat.

c)

The body increases sweating to cool via evaporation only.

d)

The body reduces metabolic rate to lower heat production.

4.

Reduced venous return during cardiovascular drift is caused by:

a)

Increased plasma volume

b)

Water loss

c)

Decreased body temperature

d)

Increased blood flow to muscles

5.

During cardiovascular drift, HR increases to maintain _____

a)

cardiac output

b)

blood pressure

c)

respiratory rate

d)

oxygen saturation

6.

Rising core temperature affects protein molecules such as enzymes and receptors and affects the rate of chemical reactions.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Identify the methods shown in the video that support performers in adapting to exercising in the heat.

a)

Hydration and wearing light clothing

b)

Skipping warm-up routines

c)

Exercising indoors only

d)

Ignoring signs of heat stress

8.

What physiological adaptations were identified in the video last week?

a)

Increased heart rate and sweating

b)

Decreased oxygen intake

c)

Reduced muscle activity

d)

Lower body temperature

9.

Pre-comp Acclimatisation: How many days are recommended for acclimatisation?

a)

7 and 14 days

b)

3 and 5 days

c)

1 and 2 days

d)

10 and 20 days

e)

5 and 8 days

10.

Pre-comp Acclimatisation: What does acclimatisation increase?

a)

A) Plasma volume

b)

B) Loss of electrolytes

c)

C) Core body temperature

d)

D) Heart rate

11.

What is decreased within sweat loss during acclimatisation?

a)

Loss of electrolytes (used for electrical impulses)

b)

Loss of water-soluble vitamins

c)

Loss of proteins

d)

Loss of carbohydrates

12.

What cooling aid is recommended to reduce core body temperature and delay dehydration?

a)

Ice vests

b)

Hot packs

c)

Wool blankets

d)

Electric heaters

13.

During competition, what is the purpose of pacing strategies?

a)

To alter goals and reduce feelings of exertion at low intensity.

b)

To increase the risk of injury during performance.

c)

To ignore fatigue and push beyond physical limits.

d)

To ensure random changes in speed and effort.

14.

During competition, why is it important to wear suitable clothing such as lightweight compression wear?

a)

To minimise heat loss and remove sweat from skin rapidly.

b)

To increase muscle fatigue during exercise.

c)

To restrict movement and reduce flexibility.

d)

To absorb more heat from the environment.

15.

During competition, which type of solution should be used to rehydrate as often as possible to replace fluids, minerals, glucose, and electrolytes?

a)

Hypotonic or isotonic solution

b)

Hypertonic solution

c)

Only water

d)

Carbonated drinks

16.

Which of the following is recommended for cooling down post competition?

a)

Use cold towels and cold fans

b)

Take an ice bath

c)

Avoid fluids

d)

None of the above

17.

Ice baths are recommended post competition.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Fill in the blank: After competition, it is important to rehydrate using isotonic solutions to replace ________, glucose and electrolytes.

a)

fluids

b)

proteins

c)

vitamins

d)

fats

19.

Low humidity leads to an increase in _________

a)

sweating

b)

rainfall

c)

humidity

d)

cloud cover

20.

High humidity decreases sweating and affects the cooling process.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Athletes can lose various litres of fluid during exercise. What is the average amount lost per hour?

a)

1-2 litres

b)

2-3 litres

c)

3-4 litres

d)

4-5 litres

22.

Sweating has a cooling effect but can lead to fluid loss. What can this lead to?

a)

Hydration

b)

Dehydration

c)

Increased thermoregulation

d)

Lower core temperature

23.

Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

a)

Dry mouth

b)

Runny nose

c)

Excessive sweating

d)

Frequent urination

24.

What is dehydration? Fill in the blank: Dehydration is the loss of ________ in body tissues, largely caused by sweating.

a)

water

b)

oxygen

c)

salt

d)

protein

25.

Dehydration can lead to kidney problems.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is thermoregulation?

a)

Regulation of body temperature around a physiological set point.

b)

Regulation of blood pressure in the body.

c)

Regulation of heart rate during exercise.

d)

Regulation of oxygen levels in the blood.

27.

Which of the following is NOT a main cause of rise in core body temperature?

a)

High and prolonged exercise intensities

b)

High air temperatures

c)

Low relative humidity

d)

High relative humidity

28.

Fill in the blank: Internal body temperature is regulated by ________, constantly despite environmental temperature changes.

a)

Thermoreceptors

b)

Photoreceptors

c)

Chemoreceptors

d)

Baroreceptors

29.

Heat moves from body core to body shell via blood.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which equation represents a dangerous situation for the body?

a)

High humidity + low temperature + physical work

b)

High humidity + high temperature + physical work

c)

Low humidity + high temperature + physical work

d)

High humidity + high temperature + rest

31.

When heat reaches the skin, it can be dissipated by which of the following processes?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Evaporation

e)

All of the above

32.

Fill in the blank: The process by which the body loses heat through the conversion of liquid sweat to vapor is called ________.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Convection

33.

Vasodilation helps the body lose heat.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What is hyperthermia?

a)

Significantly lowered core body temperature

b)

Significantly raised core body temperature

c)

Normal core body temperature

d)

Fluctuating core body temperature

35.

Fill in the blank: When the body cannot regulate its temperature, it is getting too _____

a)

hot

b)

cold

c)

wet

d)

dry

36.

At what core body temperature does the brain shut exercise down?

a)

35 degrees

b)

37 degrees

c)

40 degrees

d)

45 degrees

37.

Combined with CV Drift, a condition called ______ can be developed.

a)

Cardiac Arrest

b)

Thermal Strain

c)

Heat Stroke

d)

Hypothermia

38.

Which of the following is a warning sign of heat illness?

a)

Nausea

b)

Headache

c)

Chills, goose bumps

d)

All of the above

39.

Cessation of sweating is a warning sign of heatstroke.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Effects of heat, humidity and body’s thermoregulatory response on the CV system: Decreased blood volume, venous return, stroke volume, cardiac output and blood pressure leads to which of the following?

a)

Increased heart rate to compensate

b)

Decreased heart rate

c)

No change in heart rate

d)

Increased blood pressure

41.

Increased _______ on the CV system is a result of decreased blood volume, venous return, stroke volume, cardiac output and blood pressure.

a)

strain

b)

relaxation

c)

oxygenation

d)

hydration

42.

Reduced oxygen transport to the working muscles is one of the effects of heat and humidity on the CV system.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Dehydration and drying of airway in temperatures above 32 degrees can lead to increased ________ production.

a)

mucus

b)

saliva

c)

blood

d)

sweat

44.

Dehydration and drying of airway in temperatures above 32 degrees can lead to constriction of ________.

a)

airways

b)

alveoli

c)

bronchioles

d)

capillaries

45.

Increased breathing frequency to maintain oxygen consumption leads to increased ________ cost of exercise.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon

c)

energy

d)

water

46.

Increased irritation of airways can result in which of the following symptoms?

a)

Coughing

b)

Wheezing

c)

Asthma symptoms

d)

All of the above

47.

Fill in the blank: Strength endurance and _______ capacity are reduced.

a)

aerobic

b)

muscular

c)

anaerobic

d)

flexibility

48.

Fill in the blank: Oxygen 'cost' of activity is _______ and aerobic energy production is decreased.

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

unchanged

d)

eliminated

49.

Fill in the blank: Athletes with EIA must take _______.

a)

precautions

b)

medals

c)

breaks

d)

drinks

50.

Fill in the blank: Performance in mid-to long distance events is _______.

a)

decreased

b)

improved

c)

unchanged

d)

maximized

51.

Fill in the blank: Energy production from the anaerobic system is _______.

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

constant

d)

negligible

52.

Fill in the blank: Duration of exercise _______ due to LA build up.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains constant

d)

fluctuates

53.

Hyperthermia does not affect maximal strength production and therefore explosive events are not affected.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Fill in the blank: The longer the endurance event, the greater the effect on performance due to the gradual rise in _______ and metabolic rate associated with increased core temperature.

a)

heat

b)

oxygen

c)

glucose

d)

pressure

55.

Which of the following is a reason for decreased exercise duration?

a)

Increased oxygen uptake

b)

Decreased lactic acid accumulation

c)

Increased muscle strength

d)

Lactic acid accumulation occurs more readily, leading to early fatigue

56.

Strength endurance and aerobic capacity are _______ during exercise, decreasing performance in cycling and mid to long distance events.

a)

reduced

b)

increased

c)

unchanged

d)

maximized

57.

What precaution must exercise induced asthma sufferers take?

a)

Exercise induced asthma sufferers must take precautions such as using bronchodilators.

b)

They should avoid all forms of exercise completely.

c)

They must only exercise outdoors in cold weather.

d)

They should not use any medication before exercising.

58.

Perceived exertion _______ as exercise feels harder.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains the same

d)

disappears

59.

Thermoregulation is defined as:

a)

The process by which organisms maintain their body temperature within certain boundaries

b)

The process of converting food into energy

c)

The ability to sense external stimuli

d)

The mechanism for producing hormones

60.

Thermoreceptors are defined as:

a)

Receptors that detect changes in temperature.

b)

Receptors that detect changes in pressure.

c)

Receptors that detect changes in light.

d)

Receptors that detect changes in sound.

61.

Dehydration is defined as:

a)

A condition caused by excessive loss of water from the body.

b)

A condition caused by excessive intake of water.

c)

A condition caused by lack of sleep.

d)

A condition caused by overeating.

62.

Hyperthermia is defined as:

a)

An abnormally high body temperature

b)

An abnormally low body temperature

c)

A normal body temperature

d)

A temporary increase in blood pressure

63.

Cardiovascular drift is defined as:

a)

A gradual increase in heart rate during prolonged exercise, despite constant workload.

b)

A sudden drop in blood pressure during exercise.

c)

An immediate increase in cardiac output at the start of exercise.

d)

A decrease in body temperature during physical activity.

64.

Fill in the blank: The process of maintaining internal core temperature is called _________.

a)

Thermoregulation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Osmosis

65.

Fill in the blank: _________ are receptors which sense a change in temperature.

a)

Thermoreceptors

b)

Photoreceptors

c)

Chemoreceptors

d)

Mechanoreceptors

66.

Fill in the blank: Loss of water in body tissues is known as _________.

a)

Dehydration

b)

Osmosis

c)

Hydration

d)

Saturation

67.

Fill in the blank: Significantly raised core body temperature is called _________

a)

Hyperthermia

b)

Hypothermia

c)

Anemia

d)

Bradycardia

68.

Fill in the blank: Upward drift in HR during sustained steady state exercise activity associated with an increase in body temperature is called _________

a)

Cardiovascular drift

b)

Respiratory drift

c)

Thermal drift

d)

Metabolic drift