Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

applied exercise physiology > intro to physiology > Flashcards

intro to physiology Flashcards

1
Q

what is an ergometer?

A
  • instrument used to measure work output of a person exercising
  • person can exercise at precise power outputs whilst physiological measurements are performed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is work?

A
  • product of force and the distance through which that force acts
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is power?

A
  • amount of work performed per unit of time
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is net efficiency?

A
  • ratio of work output divided by energy expenditure above rest
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is VO2 (oxygen consumption)

A
  • amount of O2 used by body
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is indirect calorimetry

A
  • measure of metabolic rate via VO2
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is direct calorimetry?

A
  • measure of metabolic rate via heat production
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what is relative VO2

A
  • O2 consumed per kg of body mass
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what is running economy?

A

O2 uptake at specific running speed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is 1 MET (metabolic equivalent)?

A
  • a unit of resting metabolic rate
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

how does the alimentary system contribute to exercise?

A
  • water and nutrient intake
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

how does the blood system contribute to exercise?

A
  • carries gases, nutrients and waste products
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

how does the cardiovascular system contribute to exercise?

A
  • pumps bloods through the circulation
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

how does the CNS contribute to exercise?

A
  • controls musculoskeletal system, circulation and body temp
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

how does the endocrine system contribute to exercise?

A
  • supports circulation control and regulates metabolism
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

how does the integumentary system contribute to exercise?

A
  • involved in heat loss from body
17
Q

how does the muscle-skeletal system contribute to exercise?

A
  • provides movement under CNS control
18
Q

how does the renal system contribute to exercise?

A
  • conserves water, contributes to maintenance of body pH
19
Q

how does the respiratory system contribute to exercise?

A
  • provides O2 and removes CO2

applied exercise physiology (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions