Chapter 1: The Science of Exercise

Question 1

Which of the following is not a componet of the cardiovascular system?

a) The heart
b) Blood
c) Blood vessels
d) Lungs

Answer 1

d) Lungs

Question 1

What are the three functions of the nervous system?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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 2

d) The brain and the spinal cord

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

The muscular, articular, and neural systems.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Aerobic energy.

Question 6

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 6

b) The ATP-CP

Question 7

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

Answer 7

c) To provide energy for high intensity short workouts

Question 8

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 8

d) None of the above

Question 9

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 9

True