Unit Test Answers

All of the following statements concerning drugs and supplements are true EXCEPT: A.Many drugs and supplements are ineffective and expensive.B.Many supplements and drugs are frequently used to improve performance and appearance.C.Supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing.D.Supplements and drugs can both cause unwanted side effects.

Only special needs children should see the doctor before beginning an exercise program.

Making it a point to work out with a friend is an example of a fitness goal.

In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?A.In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best. B.Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.C.Exercising one hour before eating is best. D.Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.

Drugs like steroids are controlled substances. They are illegal and dangerous to take without a prescription. Some athletes take them to __________. A. prevent fatigue B. increase metabolism C. stimulate muscle growth D. prevent injury Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What do barbell curls and dips have in common? A. They are both leg exercises. B. They both use free weights. C. Neither exercise is isotonic. D. They are both arm exercises. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

High levels of muscular fitness can also lead to reduced risk for chronic diseases.

The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

Increasing cardiorespiratory fitness levels is difficult for experienced athletes because __________.A.they are not motivated to increase their levels of cardiorespiratory fitnessB.they cannot commit the training time to increase their cardiorespiratory fitnessC.they have already achieved high levels of cardiorespiratory fitnessD.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When comparing the proper position for spotting different exercises, you can conclude that, in spotting any exercise, it is important to __________. A. stand with your feet together B. keep your hand on the bar C. keep your back upright D. Place your hand inside the lifter's hands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you wanted to increase your muscular endurance, it would be important to participate in activities that __________. A. increase the size of the muscle cells and the amount of blood that is delivered to the muscle B. decrease the amount of fuel that the muscle can store and increase the time it takes for the muscle to contract C. increase the number of muscles and decrease the size of the muscle cells D. decrease the length of the muscle and increase the thickness of the muscle Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When using the absolute method to assess muscular endurance, you should adjust the weight according to each individual's strength ability.

Lisa and Rachel want to determine their muscular endurance, but they don't have access to a gym or any weight-lifting equipment. What can they use? A.maxing out methodB.percent of 1 RM methodC.calisthenic methodD.absolute method

In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?A.In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best. B.Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.C.Exercising one hour before eating is best. D.Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.

One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________. A. without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live B. the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move C. the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system D. the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In activities involving special needs, rules do not have to be the same for everyone to be considered fair.

When using the absolute method to assess muscular endurance, you should adjust the weight according to each individual's strength ability.

Dawn is trying to find out how much weight she can push across the room. She is really trying to find her __________.A.flexibilityB.muscular enduranceC.cardiovascular fitnessD.muscular strength

Making it a point to work out with a friend is an example of a fitness goal.

If you had a 30-pound barbell at home and you wanted to compare your muscular endurance to your younger brother's, which method would be the BEST to use?A.absolute methodB.maxing outC.prediction of 1 percent RMD.fixed percentage of 1 max RM

Slow-twitch muscle fibers have a high resistance to fatigue.

Two individuals start the same training program at the same time, but one is able to grow muscle faster and larger than the other. What is the least likely explanation for this? A. One individual was born with more muscle fibers. B. One individual has a more consistent training schedule. C. One individual is consuming a healthier diet. D. One individual has a more intense training schedule. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What do barbell curls and dips have in common? A. They are both leg exercises. B. They both use free weights. C. Neither exercise is isotonic. D. They are both arm exercises. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following physiological effects occurs as a result of increased exercise?A.the body's blood pressure decreases throughout the bodyB.the blood flow is directed towards the large organsC.the levels of oxygen in the body decreasesD.the volume of blood pumped by the heart increases Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following statements concerning drugs and supplements are true EXCEPT: A.Many drugs and supplements are ineffective and expensive.B.Many supplements and drugs are frequently used to improve performance and appearance.C.Supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing.D.Supplements and drugs can both cause unwanted side effects.

Improvements in muscular strength will not affect muscular endurance.

When comparing the proper position for spotting different exercises, you can conclude that, in spotting any exercise, it is important to __________. A. stand with your feet together B. keep your hand on the bar C. keep your back upright D. Place your hand inside the lifter's hands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A patient is diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Select the disorder that would match this diagnosis. A.multiple sclerosisB.epilepsyC.cerebral palsyD.headaches

What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?A.inefficient blood flowB.increased artery elasticityC.arterial plaque depositionD.reduced blood clotting

Which of the following is an example of improved functioning as related to the benefits of muscular strength and endurance training? A. having stronger bones B. easier to do household chores C. lower blood pressure D. larger lung capacity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?A.They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.B.They have a small amount of surface area. C.They are found on the end of bronchioles.D.They are comprised of millions of cells.

Why are slow-twitch muscles more beneficial than fast-twitch muscles for cardiorespiratory fitness?A.Slow-twitch muscles are longer and thicker than fast-twitch muscles.B.Slow-twitch muscles need less blood to contract than fast-twitch muscles.C.Slow-twitch muscles need more recovery time between exercise sessions than fast-twitch muscles.D.Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?A.They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.B.They have a small amount of surface area. C.They are found on the end of bronchioles.D.They are comprised of millions of cells.

If an individual started running 10 miles three times a week, there would most likely be an __________. A. increase in flexibility B. increase in muscular strength C. increase in muscular endurance D. increase in weight Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?A.inefficient blood flowB.increased artery elasticityC.arterial plaque depositionD.reduced blood clotting

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of swimming? A.joints supported in waterB.full-body exerciseC.good exercise for cross-trainingD.burn less than 400 calories per hour

When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.A.more cholesterolB.more LDLC.a high ratio of LDL to HDLD.more HDL

Slow-twitch muscle fibers have a high resistance to fatigue.

If you were running a marathon, which type of muscle fibers would be most useful to you? A. slow-twitch B. fast-twitch, type I A C. intermediate-twitch, type II B D. slow-intermediate twitch, type I B Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________. A. without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live B. the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move C. the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system D. the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The overriding problem with both theories of muscle growth, hypertrophy and hyperplasia, is that __________. A. neither can be accepted as correct because muscles growth is difficult to study in humans B. neither one is theoretically possible C. neither has been studied by reputable scientists D. neither has been accepted by member of the fitness community Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.A.more cholesterolB.more LDLC.a high ratio of LDL to HDLD.more HDL

Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance? A. high jumping B. long distance running C. sprinting D. throwing a fast ball Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance? A. lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions B. lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions C. lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions D. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance? A. high jumping B. long distance running C. sprinting D. throwing a fast ball Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________. A. connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use B. damage from everyday use and injuries that accumulate over time C. disconnections between motor nerves and muscle fibers D. difficulties that occur during muscle growth and repair Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance? A. lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions B. lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions C. lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions D. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In this theory of muscle growth, muscle fibers are able to split and create new fibers. A. hypertrophy B. hyperplasia C. atrophy D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Maggie plans a workout for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday where she lifts weights that cover all of her major muscle groups. She will lift the most weight that she can handle and still control her form. Her plan is to do seven repetitions and three sets of each exercise. What would be the results after Maggie participated in this workout for more than six months? A. Maggie would build muscular endurance because she has chosen a low number of sets. B. Maggie would build muscular strength because of the weight sets and repetitions she has chosen. C. Maggie would build muscular strength because she has chosen such a heavy weight. D. Maggie would gain muscular endurance because of the amount of repetitions she is performing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During exercise, an individual's heart rate tends to increase steadily until __________.A.the athletic activity is completed and the cool down beginsB.the individual begins to use advanced breathing techniquesC.a level of consistent intensity has been reachedD.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following factors are incorporated into the FITT principle of weight training? A. function, intensity, type, and timeline for exercise B. frequency of exercise, intensity, time allotted, and type of exercise C. fitness goals, interests of the person, techniques, and time allotted D. frequency, interests of the person, technical abilities, time commitment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It is important to allow a muscle group 48 hours to recover after targeted weight lifting.

An individual has sarcopenia. In order to prevent this condition from becoming any worse, what action should be taken? A. decrease the amount of time spent exercising each week B. participate in more activities like weight training C. cut back on the use of heavy weights D. increase supplements and eat a healthier diet Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Without the skeletal system, the body could not carry oxygen in the blood.

Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts?A.It allows the muscles to store more energy.B.It allows you to focus on other muscle groups.C.It allows the muscles time to heal.D.It allows the muscles to properly overload.

Which of the following is the BEST example of increasing the intensity of a workout?A.running one mile further than normalB.running one mile faster than normalC.running one mile more every other workoutD.jogging for three miles

Which of the following methods is the most effective in determining muscular strength if you do not want to worry about selecting the wrong weight? A.maxing outB.absolute methodC.predicting 1 RMD.calisthenic method

Muscles make up more than _____ of a person's body mass. A. 10% B. 25% C. 40% D. 75% Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Communication between a spotter and lifter should take place __________. A. before lifting B. during the last set C. at all times D. while planning the routine Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How is blood pressure in the body affected by exercise?A.systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure decreasesB.systolic pressure decreases, diastolic pressure remains constantC.systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constantD.systolic pressure remains constant, diastolic pressure increases

Which of the following methods is the most effective in determining muscular strength if you do not want to worry about selecting the wrong weight? A.maxing outB.absolute methodC.predicting 1 RMD.calisthenic method

All of the following statements are true concerning skeletal muscles EXCEPT:A.Skeletal muscles control involuntary body functions.B.Skeletal muscles are controlled by the central nervous system.C.Skeletal muscles are used to move large body parts. D.Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones.

Jackie noticed an increase in appetite after she started weight training. Since she did not change her eating habits, her body fat began to drop. Why did this happen? A. Weight training slows the metabolism in order to allow muscles to grow and repair. This causes fat loss. B. Even though Jackie says she did not change her eating habits, she must have consumed fewer calories, causing her weight to drop. C. When Jackie is exercising she does not have time to eat. This, combined with the calories burned during exercise, must have been enough to cause her body fat to drop. D. As muscle mass increases, so does metabolism. A higher metabolism burns more fat. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.A.ligaments and tendonsB.cartilage and calciumC.tendons and musclesD.bones and ligaments

Walking is an ideal exercise for people who __________. A. desire to engage in an activity that is easy on their joints B. desire to engage in a high-energy activity C. desire to engage in an activity requiring intense concentration D. desire to engage in an activity requiring high endurance Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which types of lifts require spotters? A. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats B. curls, butterflies, and reversed rows C. overhead presses, flies, and curls D. lunges, curls, and squats Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to prevent injury during your weight-training session, it is necessary to __________. A. do performance testing prior to setting up your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, get the proper amount of rest and nutrition, and modify your workout as needed B. have your friend check your workout to be sure it is well-designed, exercise only three days a week, and allow for adequate rest between workouts C. never change your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, allow time to warm up and cool down, and adjust your form as needed D. use slow bouncing movements to warm up and stretch before each workout, follow a plan that includes proper sets and repetitions, adjust your workout and form as needed, and workout every day Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

High levels of cholesterol can first lead directly to __________.A.strokesB.arteriosclerosisC.heart attacksD.heart failure

What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?A.55%B.40%C.10%D.5%

Air is warmed and moisten as it moves through both the mouth and nasal passages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Walking and running both have low impact on joints.

Weight training has the biggest effect on __________. A. cardiac muscles B. smooth muscles C. involuntary muscles D. skeletal muscles Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Overload is the act of exercising a muscle to fatigue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because __________.A.it kills people while they sleepB.there is no treatment for itC.it generally has no symptomsD.if affects the voice box first

Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

The principal difference between isometric and isotonic exercises is the __________. A. use of free weights and weight machines B. rate of calories burned during exercise C. change in muscle length during exercise D. type of muscles exercised Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A few friends are having a disagreement about spotters. Select the statement that shows the individual understands the role of the spotter correctly. A. Lisa says, "A spotter is important to protect the safety of the lifter but is not necessary for all types of lifts." B. Shawna says, "A spotter is only necessary when you are doing a strength building workout." C. Rachel says, "A spotter is only there to help you count your reps and restack the weights when you are tired." D. Emma says, "A spotter is there to keep you motivated, and it is okay for them to work out while you are lifting." Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Anaerobic and aerobic exercises are important in developing cardiorespiratory fitness.

Specificity means an exercise program should have end goals that target specific areas.

Communication between a spotter and lifter should take place __________. A. before lifting B. during the last set C. at all times D. while planning the routine Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In some sports, muscular strength can be more important than muscular endurance. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

After listening to a long discussion on the skeletal system, you conclude that the skeletal system is important because it __________.A.supports the body and makes red and white blood cellsB.is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscleC.provides the body with potassium needed for supportD.manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke? A. Trouble walking or speaking B. Paralysis on one side of the body C. Numbness on one side of the body D. Paralysis or numbness in both sides of the body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

An exercise program that lacks specific goals is failing what fitness principle?A.specificityB.progressionC.overloadD.none of the above

Marcel and Jose lifted 50 pounds as many times as they could. Marcel could lift the weight 25 times. Jose could lift the weight 30 times. Marcel and Jose can conclude that __________. A. Jose has better muscular endurance than Marcel B. Jose has better muscular strength than Marcel C. Marcel has better muscular strength than Jose D. Marcel has better muscular endurance than Jose Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Strength training is beneficial because it decreases your risk of injury. Which statement BEST describes why this is true?A.Muscular fitness training can prevent or improve diabetes and sarcopenia.B.Muscular fitness training increases muscle mass, which increases your metabolism.C.Muscular fitness training strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.D.Muscular fitness training improves self-image and athletic performance.

Which of the following is a myth about weight lifting?A.Not everyone can become a bodybuilder through weight training.B.Women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles.C.People who weight train don't need protein supplements.D.Spot training cannot help someone lose fat in a specific body area.

If you want to increase your muscular endurance, which workout would be BEST suited to help you reach your goals? A. a workout that uses five sets of five reps and works out each specific muscle group three times a week, treating every other day as a rest day B. a workout that works out each muscle group each day, using high weight and low repetitions C. a workout that uses three sets of 15 repetitions and works each muscle group four times a week, treating every other day as a rest day D. a workout that isolates one muscle group a day, using low weight and low repetitions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During exercise, an individual's heart rate tends to increase steadily until __________.A.the athletic activity is completed and the cool down beginsB.the individual begins to use advanced breathing techniquesC.a level of consistent intensity has been reachedD.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What can be found in every skeletal muscle? A. nerves, bones, cartilage, and connective tissue B. tendons, cartilage, nerves, and blood vessels C. muscle fibers, nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels D. tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In the human body, the larynx is attached to the trachea.

The proper way to increase progression in weight training is to gradually increase the amount and type of stimulus applied to the muscle.

The maximum oxygen intake level can only be measured using the multistage fitness test. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to capillaries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following BEST describes cardiovascular fitness?A.the ability of the body to do prolonged workB.the ability of the body to transport oxygenated blood efficientlyC.the ability of the body to quickly shed fatD.the ability of the body to convert sugar into energy

What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program? A. consulting the Internet for exercise plans B. asking around at a local gym C. assessing your current level of fitness D. asking a health-conscious friend Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________. A. connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use B. damage from everyday use and injuries that accumulate over time C. disconnections between motor nerves and muscle fibers D. difficulties that occur during muscle growth and repair Please select the best answer from the choices provided.