Ch 1 The Science of Exercise

Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of
the cardiovascular system?
a) The heart
b) Blood
c) Blood vessels
d) Lungs

Answer 1

D) Lungs.

Question 2

What are the three functions of the nervous
system?

Answer 2

1) To gather information about our inner and
external surroundings (sensory function),
2) to process and interpret the information
(integrative function) and 3) to respond to
these stimuli (motor function).

Question 3

The sensory neurons transmit nerve
impulses to which structures?
a) Other neurons
b) The brain
c) The spinal cord
d) The brain and the spinal cord

Answer 3

D) The brain and the spinal cord.

Question 4

One of the main purposes of exercise is to
exert the cardiovascular and respiratory
systems. True or False?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

What are the three systems that are collectively
referred to as the kinetic chain?

Answer 5

The muscular, articular and neural systems.

Question 6

Is the oxidative system for producing aerobic
energy or anaerobic energy?

Answer 6

Aerobic energy.

Question 7

Which energy system is needed for running
up a 100-yard hill as fast as possible?
a) Oxidative system
b) ATP-CP system
c) Anaerobic Glycolysis/lactic acid system

Answer 7

B) The ATP-CP system.

Question 8

What is the function of the ATP-CP system?
a) To provide energy all the time
b) To provide energy for low intensity long
workouts
c) To provide energy for high intensity
short workouts
d) All of the above

Answer 8

C) To provide energy for high intensity short
workouts.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an organ or
tissue required to work intensely during a
workout?
a) Heart
b) Lungs
c) Muscle
d) None of the above

Answer 9

D) None of the above.

Question 10

A personal trainer can cause a client injury
with an inappropriate workout if the trainer
is not aware of how the body works. True or
False?

Answer 10

True.