Deck 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Question 1

Which structure in the oxidative energy system produces ATP?

A) alveoli
B) capillaries
C) mitochondria
D) atria

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Into what substance do most carbohydrates break down during digestion?

A) amino acid
B) fatty acid
C) glucose
D) oxygen

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the largest artery in the body?

A) carotid
B) atria
C) aorta
D) coronary

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is one of the functions of the cardiorespiratory system?

A) to boost the immune system
B) to oxidize waste products
C) to produce ATP
D) to transport nutrients

Question 5

What is the state of the heart during systole?

A) resting
B) contracting
C) suffering an attack
D) filling with blood

Question 6

If glycogen stores are full and the body's immediate need for energy is met, what happens to the remaining glucose?

A) It is converted to fat and stored in the body's fatty tissues.
B) It is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles.
C) It is converted to fat and stored in the muscles.
D) It is excreted from the body.

Question 7

Which type of circulation does the right side of the heart provide?

A) systemic
B) pulmonary
C) cerebral
D) extremity

Question 8

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

A) glucose
B) glycogen
C) adenosine triphosphate
D) lactic acid

Question 9

Approximately how many seconds does it take to circulate the total blood volume of a 150-pound person at rest?

A) 10
B) 30
C) 60
D) 120

Question 10

To where does pulmonary circulation carry blood?

A) lungs
B) brain
C) legs
D) abdomen

Question 11

Which large blood vessels branch off the aorta and supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood?

A) right and left venules
B) right and left coronary arteries
C) right and left capillaries
D) right and left arteries

Question 12

Which activity primarily uses the immediate energy system?

A) running a marathon
B) weight lifting
C) walking
D) in-line skating

Question 13

What is the name for one of the two upper chambers of the heart that collect blood before passing it to the lower chambers?

A) ventricle
B) atrium
C) septum
D) valve

Question 14

Which of the following is an energy-containing nutrient?

A) fat
B) a vitamin
C) water
D) oxygen

Question 15

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the

A) building block of proteins.
B) stored form of glucose.
C) stored form of fats.
D) basic form of energy used by cells.

Question 16

How long does the nonoxidative energy system typically provide energy?

A) up to 3 seconds
B) 10-120 seconds
C) 3-5 minutes
D) 5-60 minutes

Question 17

When does the body utilize fat efficiently as a fuel?

A) during periods of high-intensity activity
B) during periods of mild, low-intensity activity
C) during periods of intermittent activity
D) during periods of short-term activity

Question 18

What functions do the alveoli serve in the lungs?

A) They ensure that air flows completely through the lungs.
B) They prevent dust and pollen from entering the lungs.
C) They help to expand and contract the lungs.
D) They allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Question 19

Which small blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body?

A) venules
B) arterioles
C) capillaries
D) vacuoles

Question 20

What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

A) 120 to 200 bpm
B) 90 to 100 bpm
C) 50 to 90 bpm
D) 15 to 30 bpm

Question 21

How does regular endurance exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?

A) It stores excess sugar.
B) It improves control of blood sugar.
C) It decreases insulin sensitivity.
D) It increases levels of body fat.

Question 22

Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

A) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity.
B) Warm-up sessions can enhance performance and reduce injuries.
C) Warm-up activities should be twice as long as the main portion of the workout.
D) Warm-up sessions should focus on muscles that will not be used during the exercise.

Question 23

Which is the most important exercise factor for achieving training effects?

A) time (duration)
B) repetition
C) frequency
D) intensity

Question 24

On what does the recommended time (duration) of an endurance training workout depend?

A) frequency
B) specificity
C) intensity
D) mode

Question 25

What is a long-term effect of regular cardiorespiratory exercise in young adults?

A) increased heart cavity size
B) increased resting heart rate
C) increased platelet stickiness
D) increased body fat

Question 26

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

A) It decreases calorie requirements.
B) It decreases daily energy expenditure.
C) It increases calorie intake.
D) It increases daily calorie expenditure.

Question 27

Which of the following does endurance exercise reduce?

A) HDL levels
B) blood pressure
C) blood volume
D) levels of neurotransmitters

Question 28

In addition to pulse counting, how can one monitor exercise intensity?

A) ratings of perceived exertion
B) time of exercise
C) 1-mile walk test
D) frequency of training

Question 29

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

A) Count your pulse for one minute.
B) Press firmly on the carotid artery.
C) Use your thumb, not one or more of your fingers.
D) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

Question 30

What happens to the resting heart rate as a result of regular endurance exercise?

A) It is up to 10 beats per minute lower.
B) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute lower.
C) It is up to 10 beats per minute higher.
D) It is 10 to 20 beats per minute higher.

Question 31

How does the VO_2max of a sedentary college student compare to an older athlete?

A) The sedentary student has much higher VO_2max.
B) The sedentary student has about the same VO_2max.
C) The sedentary student has much lower VO_2max.
D) The sedentary student has dangerously low VO_2max.

Question 32

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2max) defined?

A) the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort
B) the velocity of oxygen flowing through the blood during maximum physical effort
C) the genetic pressure that defines the velocity of blood flow during maximum physical effort
D) the multivariate system of maintaining blood pressure during maximum physical effort

Question 33

Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

A) less blood flow to the skin
B) decreased ventilation (breathing)
C) decreased blood flow to the liver
D) increased heart rate

Question 34

Which activity is not an example of a cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

A) fast walking
B) cycling
C) push-ups
D) swimming

Question 35

Why is cooling down after exercise important?

A) It boosts oxygen consumption.
B) It spreads protective fluid within the joints.
C) It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
D) It maintains blood flow to the extremities.

Question 36

What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

A) cardiorespiratory endurance exercise
B) more strength training exercise
C) flexibility exercise
D) sedentary exercise

Question 37

What percentage of the maximum heart rate is an appropriate target heart rate zone for an average individual?

A) between 35% and 55%
B) between 55% and 70%
C) between 65% and 90%
D) between 80% and 95%

Question 38

What effect does regular moderate endurance exercise have on a person?

A) It increases production of free radicals.
B) It reduces the risk of dementia.
C) It increases triglyceride levels.
D) It reduces the size of mitochondria.

Question 39

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

A) Exercise at the low end of the target heart rate range.
B) Exercise at the high end of the target heart rate range.
C) Perform short but intense bouts of activity.
D) Exercise five to seven days per week.

Question 40

What is an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

A) decreased blood flow to the brain
B) decreased stroke volume
C) increased systolic blood pressure
D) decreased oxygen transport

Question 41

When a cell needs energy, it first breaks down the chemical glycogen.

Question 42

Which is included in the guidelines for preventing exercise injuries?

A) exercising through illnesses or fatigue
B) avoiding or minimizing high-impact activities
C) gradually decreasing the intensity of your workouts
D) stretching until pain occurs

Question 43

Which type of injury should be treated with R-I-C-E (rest, ice, compression, elevation)?

A) sore knee
B) blisters
C) heatstroke
D) heat cramps

Question 44

The nonoxidative (anaerobic) energy system is used for high-intensity activities lasting about 10 seconds to 2 minutes.

Question 45

Your body can use only one energy system at a time.

Question 46

What is a recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries, such as bruises?

A) staying active
B) stretching
C) massage
D) ice

Question 47

Taking part in multiple types of endurance activities is called

A) super-intensity interval training.
B) high-intensity interval training.
C) cross-training.
D) multi-training.

Question 48

Fit individuals use a greater proportion of fat as fuel.

Question 49

Which problem requires immediate medical attention?

A) dehydration
B) heat cramps
C) heat exhaustion
D) heatstroke

Question 50

During short, high-intensity activities, fat is the favored fuel.

Question 51

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

A) frostbite
B) hypothermia
C) wind chill
D) oxidation

Question 52

During exercise in the heat, which problem is associated with muscle fatigue?

A) dehydration
B) heat cramps
C) heat exhaustion
D) heatstroke

Question 53

Which term refers to excessive loss of body fluid?

A) dehydration
B) heat cramps
C) heat exhaustion
D) heatstroke

Question 54

Improved fitness allows you to exercise at higher intensities before the abrupt build-up of metabolic acids referred to as the lactate threshold.

Question 55

Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?

A) It involves 4 to 10 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions.
B) It involves 4 to 8 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions.
C) It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions.
D) It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions.

Question 56

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

A) dehydration
B) heat cramps
C) heat exhaustion
D) heatstroke

Question 57

Blood pressure is greater during systole than during diastole.

Question 58

The energy system that uses ATP and creatine phosphate fuels the body for long exercise sessions.

Question 59

The venae cavae is the largest artery in the body.

Question 60

How can people avoid significant heat stress when working out?

A) Perform intense workouts with long durations.
B) Wear clothes that allow heat to dissipate.
C) Avoid water before exercising.
D) Shorten the cool-down period.

Question 61

For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

Question 62

Your target heart rate zone is from 50 percent to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate.

Question 63

Heat cramps occur primarily as a result of the depletion of sodium and potassium from muscles.

Question 64

Exercise can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.

Question 65

Heatstroke requires emergency medical treatment.

Question 66

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

Question 67

Exercisers should plan 15 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise after each strength training session to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training.

Question 68

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Question 69

Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

Question 70

The total time (duration) of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise should be 20 to 60 minutes.

Question 71

Regular endurance exercise helps protect against the development of the most common type of diabetes.

Question 72

A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Question 73

People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

Question 74

The freezing of body tissues is called hypothermia.

Question 75

Blood flow to the skin decreases during exercise.

Question 76

Regular endurance exercise lessens anxiety, depression, and stress.

Question 77

Urine color is a good indicator of how hydrated a person is.

Question 78

Endurance exercise training can improve maximal oxygen consumption up to 50 percent in most people.

Question 79

Frequency is the most important factor in achieving training effects.

Question 80

Exercise reduces levels of high blood pressure.