Exercise Science Flashcards by Savanna Secrist

Which heart structure is most typically compromised in a sufferer of chronic tachycardia?

Conduction System (pg.12-14)

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Which of these areas in the sarcomere decreased in length and eventually disappears during muscle contraction?

H-zone (pg. 7)

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When the glottis is fully open, the alveolar pressure is equal to which of the following?

Atmospheric Pressure (pg. 17)

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Which is the antagonist muscle during plantar flexion of the ankle whilst performing a jump?

Tibialis anterior (pg. 474?)

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A muscle has the maximum force production capability in which scenario?

Muscle is at resting length (pg. 31)

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Which is not an endocrine gland?

Frontal cortex (pg. 66)

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What is an example of allosteric binding?

Nonbinding hormone blocking a receptor’s primary binding site (pg. 69)

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Athletes should consume what post-workout to ensure muscle glycogen repletion?

0.7-3.0g carbohydrate per kilo of bodyweight every 2-3 hours (pg. 56)

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Which of the quadriceps muscles is positioned closest to the centerline of the body?

Vastus medialis (pg. 4)

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The cells responsible for collagen secretion are known as:

Osteoblasts (pg. 97-98)

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An athlete follows a HIIT protocol with a work-rest ration of 1:1 to 1:3, which system is the athlete primarily training?

Oxidative (pg. 60)

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Chronilogical age refers to:

Age in months or years (pg. 138)

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Contractive force equals resistive force during which muscle action?

Isometric (pg. 32)

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Trunk saggital plane flexion is described by:

The chest drawing closer to the legs (pg. 27)

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Growth hormone is not responsible for influencing:

Increased glycogen production (pg. 77-78)

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Which valves prevent blood backflow during diastole?

Semilunar valves (pg 12)

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The muscles on the back of the thigh are activated by which knee movement?

Flexion (pg. 385, 393)

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Which of the following occurs in glycolysis when sufficient O2 is available?

Pryuvate is shuttled to mitochondria (pg. 49)

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Muscle adapatations to anaerobic training include:

Increased structural protein accretion (pg. 90)

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Which sort of synovial joint offers the greatest range of motion, owing to its structure?

Ball-and-socket (pg. 80-81)

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Which substance increases red blood cell formation?

Erythropoietin (pg. 128)

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How many muscles are in the muscle group responsible for knee flexion?

3 (pg. 27, 393)

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The largest muscle of the back is the agonist during which of the following actions?

Single-arm DB row (pg. 20, 363)

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The relaxation phase of muscle contraction results in what occuring?

Sarcoplasmic reticulum receives calcium (pg. 7-8)

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Which knee action relies on the biceps femoris contracting concentrically?

Flexion (pg. 27, 32)

What is the starting position of the abdominal crunch?

Supine (pg. 360)

The deltoid is primarily responsible for which sagittal plane motion?

Flexion (pg. 26-27)

During the chin-up, the latissimus dorsi acts as the:

Agonist (pg. 20, 362?)

Which of these joints is capable of movement in all three planes?

Hip (pg. 25-27)

An athlete with normal IGF levels will see which of the following?

IGF levels unchanged (pg. 80-81)

Which of these areas in the sarcomere decreases in length and eventually disappears during muscle contraction?

H-Zone (pg. 7)

Which of the following is the most accurate method of measuring intensity?

Blood lactate concentration (pg. 561)

Golgi tendon organs relay sensory information concerning which of the following?

Muscle tension (pg. 12)

Which muscle assists in forcing air out of the lungs during intense physical activity?

Internal intercostals (pg. 16)

Of the following, give an example of a polypeptide hormone.

Insulin (pg. 70-72)

Which is considered the synergist muscle during a leg curl?

Gastrocnemius (pg. 20, 393)

What do you call the muscle action where the resistive and contractile force is equal?

Isometric (pg. 32)

Which of the following endocrine adaptations does NOT occur from aerobic training?

Decreased circulating testosterone in men (pg. 123)

Which is the most appropriate age category assessment for youth athletes?

Biological age (pg. 136-137)

Of the following movements, which is driven by the posterior head of the major shoulder muscle group?

Extension of the shoulder (pg. 26, 362, 365)

Which segment of the lung sees the diffusion of oxygen and CO2?

Alveoli (pg. 16-17)

Which body type is characterized by broad shoudlers and an athletic build?

Mesomorph (pg. 139)

The deltoid is primarily responsible for which sagittal plane motion?

Flexion (pg. 26-27)

Which of the following is typical in untrained lifters?

Bilateral deficit (pg. 91)

What is the series of reactions in which free fatty acids are broken down, resulting in the formation of Acetyl-CoA and hydrogen protons?

Beta oxidation (pg. 53)

An athlete increases intensity and volume several weeks from competition, followed by a taper before competing? This is an example of which of the following?

Functional overreaching (pg. 129)

Relative to the latissimus dorsi, where is the trapezius positioned?

Superior (pg. 3-4)

Protein oxidation causes the buildup of which of the following substances?

Urea, ammonia (pg. 53)

Use the Fick Equation to calculate the oxygen uptake in mL*kg-1*min-1 using the following numbers: Fick Equation = Q * a-vO2 HR = 80 bpm Stroke volume = 65mL Arteriovenous difference = 6mL O2/100mL blood Weight = 85kg

3.67 (pg. 117)

Muscle adaptations to anaerobic training include which of the following?

Increased structural protein accretion (pg. 90)

During resisted elbow flexion, the forearm acts as which class of lever?

Third-class lever (pg. 21)

What type of reaction results in a release of energy?

Exergonic reaction (pg. 44)

A HR below 60bpm is known as which of the following?

Bradycardia (pg. 14)

Which of the following muscles activates near the end of the power clean's second pull?

Trapezius (pg. 407)

Which of the following hormones is synthesized from amino acids?

Serotonin (pg. 72)

An athlete displaying sleep disturbances, performance degredation, and mood disturbances may be suffering from:

OTS (pg. 130)

Which phase of the stretch-shortening cylce corresponds to the time delay required for afferent nerves to synapsa with alpha motor neurons?

Amortization phase (pg. 473)

During the chin-up, the latissimus dorsi acts as the:

Agonist (pg. 20, 362)

Which of the following terms best describes the skills and abilities needed to explosively change movement directions, velocities, or modes in response to stimulus?

Agility (pg. 522)

Growth hormone response to resistance training in men and women differs in the following way:

GH levels similar in men and women (pg. 79)

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