Deck 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Question 1

Which element is an energy-containing nutrient?

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which organ is part of the cardiorespiratory system?

A) the lungs
B) the brain
C) the liver
D) the kidney

Answer 3

A

Question 4

By how much can Olympic-caliber athletes increase their metabolic rate?

A) 100%
B) 500%
C) 1,000%
D) 2,000%

Question 5

What functions does the alveoli serve in the lungs?

A) They ensure that air flows completely through the lungs.
B) They prevent dust and pollens 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 6

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 7

What is the state of the heart during systole?

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

Question 8

How many seconds does it take to circulate a person's total blood volume?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

To where does pulmonary circulation carry blood?

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

Question 11

Which is one of the functions of the cardiorespiratory system?

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

Question 12

Into what substance do most carbohydrates break down during digestion?

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

Question 13

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 14

Which small blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body?

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

Question 15

What is the definition of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

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

Question 16

Which circulation does the right side of the heart provide?

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

Question 17

Which is the largest artery in the body?

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

Question 18

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

A) ventricles
B) atria
C) septum
D) valves

Question 19

Which activity primarily uses the immediate energy system?

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

Question 20

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

A) 200 bpm
B) 100 bpm
C) 60 bpm
D) 30 bpm

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

Which structure in the oxidative energy system produces ATP?

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Which statement refers to a warm-up session?

A) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity.
B) It can enhance performance and reduce injuries.
C) Muscles work better until their temperature is above resting level.
D) It spreads protective fluid throughout joints.

Question 25

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is true?

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 10 seconds and multiply by 6.

Question 26

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

A) rating of perceived exertion
B) time of exercise
C) heart rate reserve
D) frequency of training

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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 29

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 30

Which activity is not an appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

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

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 energy expenditure.

Question 35

How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)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 36

What of the following does endurance exercise reduce?

A) HDL levels
B) high blood pressure
C) triglycerides
D) glucose

Question 37

What is an immediate effect of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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 body fat levels.

Question 40

How does the VO2max of a sedentary college student compare to an older athlete?

A) The sedentary student has much higher VO2max.
B) The sedentary student has about the same VO2max.
C) The sedentary student has much lower VO2max.
D) The sedentary student has dangerously low VO2max.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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 decrease the intensity of your workouts
D) stretch until pain occurs

Question 44

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 45

Blood pressure is greater during systole than during diastole.

Question 46

How can people avoid significant heat stress when working out?

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

The vena cava is the largest artery in the body.

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

What term describes excessive loss of body fluid?

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

Question 53

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 54

Fit individuals use a greater proportion of fat as a fuel.

Question 55

Which problem requires immediate medical attention?

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

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 5 to 7 days per week.

Question 58

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

Heatstroke requires emergency medical treatment.

Question 62

Stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up.

Question 63

Regular endurance exercise lessens anxiety,depression,and stress.

Question 64

Exercise can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.

Question 65

Frequency is the most important factor in achieving training effects.

Question 66

Thirst alone is a good indicator of how much one needs to drink during intense exercise.

Question 67

Target heart rate zone is from 50 percent to 70 percent of maximum heart rate.

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

The freezing of body tissues is called hypothermia.

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

For exercise sessions lasting more than 90 minutes,a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

Exercise reduces levels of high blood pressure.

Question 77

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

Question 78

Blood flow to the skin decreases during exercise.

Question 79

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins.

Question 80

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