[QUIZ QUESTIONS] Kinesiology 02 Exam

Exercise physiology is the study of what aspect of physical activity and exercise?

Functional responses and adaptations that occur during exercise

Which of the following best describes hyperlipidemia?

Excess fat in the blood

Which of the following describes abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation?

Amenorrhea

Which of the following best describes the term “substrate”?

A source of energy for the cells of the body

Hypothalamic amenorrhea is a condition in which a disorder of the hypothalamus causes an absence of which of the following?

Menstrul cycles

Which of the following best describes hypoestrogenemia?

Low levels of a female hormone

Which of the following describes the power or capacity to produce a desired effect?

Efficacy

Which of the following describes changes in the systems of the body that occur in response to a single bout of physical activity or exercise?

Acute responses

Which of the following describes how often an exercise is conducted?

Frequency

Which of the following is a needle technique that is used to collect tissue samples from a muscle?

Muscle biopsy

Which of the following describes a process where larger molecules or compounds are built from smaller molecules or compounds?

Anabolic

Which of the following best describes exogenous insulin?

is correctInsulin administered from outside the body

Which of the following principles states that systems must be challenged above normal activity to respond to the training stimulus?

Overload

Which of the following principles states that an individual must train the muscles involved in a particular movement and the systems that support the movement?

Specificity

Which of the following is a collection composed of parts having dissimilar characteristics or properties?

Heterogeneous group

Which of the following describes changes in the systems of the body that occur in response to repeated, regular physical activity and exercise?

Chronic adaptations

Training and conditioning programs are designed to increase the functioning of the body systems for improving physical performance by which of the following processes?

Regular and repeated exercise

Which of the following describes the process of heat loss when heat is transferred into sweat on the skin surface, converting the sweat from a liquid into a gaseous state?

Evaporation

Which of the following describes a condition of abnormally low blood glucose levels?

Hypoglycemic

Which of the following is an immature structure that can potentially convert into muscle fibers?

Embryonic myotube

Which of the following describes the condition following the complete absorption of a meal?

Postabsorptive state

Which of the following principles states that when training is stopped, the training effect is quickly lost?

Reversibility

Which of the following best describes hyperinsulinemia?

Excess insulin in the blood

Which of the following is a beverage that contains multiple glucose molecules linked together in solution?

Glucose polymer solution

Which of the following is a laboratory technique that removes the cell membrane and allows for more precise control of the internal environment of a muscle fiber?

Skinned fiber technique

Which of the following describes the process of heat loss through the air to solid, cooler objects?

Radiation

Which of the following produces energy through the use of oxygen in the cell?

is correctAerobic metabolism

Hyponatremia is characterized by which of the following in the blood?

Low concentration of sodium

Which of the following describes how long an exercise is performed?

Duration

Which of the following is characterized by acute hypoglycemia that classically manifests with sweating, trembling, dizziness, and, if left untreated, convulsions and coma?

Insulin shock

Which of the following describes an abnormally low body temperature?

Hypothermia

Which of the following describes the maintenance of relatively stable internal physiological conditions?

Homeostasis

Which of the following describes the process of heat loss through direct transfer to a cooler object?

Conduction

Which of the following describes how hard an exercise is, usually compared to maximal effort or maximal heart rate?

Intensity

Glucose transport protein 4 (GLUT4) is a type of protein molecule that works with insulin most prominently to facilitate glucose uptake by which of the following?

Skeletal muscle fibers

Which of the following is characterized by excess cholesterol in the blood?

Hypercholesterolemia

Which of the following is the exercise intensity where the body receives more of its energy from carbohydrate rather than fat?

Crossover Point

Which of the following terms describes severe chest pain caused by an insufficient supply of blood to the heart?

is correctAngina pectoris

Which of the following is a condition characterized by a reduced opening in the blood vessels?

Atherosclerosis

Which of the following uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart?

Echocardiography

Which of the following is characterized by an inability of the kidneys to remove waste products from the body?

is correctRenal insufficiency

Diaphoresis is defined as a condition of excessive ______.

Sweating

Which of the following is a medically supervised program to help patients with chronic respiratory disease stabilize or reverse systemic manifestations?

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Which of the following describes generated information that allows comparison of an individual to a group?

Normative data

Blood pressure is generally defined as the force exerting pressure against the walls of which of the following?

Blood vessels

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a condition that affects corresponding parts of the body simultaneously and similarly?

Symmetric

Which of the following is a medical complication of diabetes?

ketoacidosis

Which of the following is characterized by abnormal levels of blood lipids which promote the development of atherosclerosis?

Atherogenic dyslipidemia

A prothrombotic state is a condition of the body that favors the development of which of the following?

Blood coagulation

Vasodilation describes the dilation of which of the following?

Blood vessels

Which of the following is characterized by the development of stiff cartilaginous tissue?

Fibrosis

Which of the following describes the volume of blood ejected from the ventricles of the heart in one minute?

Cardiac Output

Which of the following terms is used to describe a substance that causes an allergy?

Allergenic

Which of the following is a medically supervised program to help heart patients recover quickly and improve their overall physical and mental functioning?

is correctCardiac rehabilitation

“Maximal oxygen consumption” describes the amount of oxygen used by the body during which of the following?

High-intensity exercise

Which of the following is characterized by below normal levels of blood glucose?

Hypoglycemia

Which of the following terms is defined as “of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods”?

Therapeutic

Which of the following is an electronic instrument that produces an instantaneous trace on the screen that corresponds to fluctuations of voltage and current?

Oscilloscope

Which of the following describes a condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable?

Medical contraindication

Which of the following is a disease affecting the tissue of the lungs?

Parenchymal lung disease

Which of the following is a condition of bone in which decreased calcification, decreased density, or reduced mass occurs?

Osteopenia

Which of the following is an instrument that measures electric potentials on the body surface and generates a record of the electric currents associated with heart muscle activity?

Electrocardiograph

Which of the following is used to determine a specific disease condition or possible illness?

Diagnostic testing

Which of the following describes functional changes that accompany a disease condition?

Pathophysiology

Functional capacity testing is used to provide an objective measure of which of the following?

is correctAn individual’s safe functional abilities

Which of the following terms describes performing or being able to perform a regular function?

Functional

The cardiac cycle consists of which of the following?

Systole, diastole, and the intervals between

Which of the following describes a decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels?

Ischemia

Which of the following describes irregular electrical activity of the heart?

Arrhythmia

Which of the following terms describes a feeling of difficult or labored breathing?

Dyspnea

Which of the following is a subjective assessment of how hard an individual feels they are working?

Rating of perceived exertion

Highly consistent internal attributes that an individual possesses and exhibits are defined as:

Traits

Personality characteristics that favor success in athletes is an aspect of which psychological discipline?

Sport Psychology

Which of the following states that the probability of an individual engaging in exercise depends on the individual's attitudes toward a particular behavior and the individual's perceptions of their ability to perform the behavior?

Theory of planned behavior

A famous yoga instructor boasts that she has not missed a single day of practice in over 12 years. This is exemplary of which of the following?

Exercise adherence

Which of the following states that the probability of an individual engaging in exercise depends on the stage of change the individual is currently in for establishing and maintaining a lifestyle modification?

Transtheoretical model of behavior

Which of the following is a theoretical model used to explain and predict individual health attitudes and actions using six constructs of behavior?

Health behavior

The collection of qualities, traits, and characteristics inherent to a person can be described as one's:

Personality

While in a trance state, a female holds her body in a fixed and rigid position. This is an example of which of the following?

Hypnotic Cataplexy

A pole vaulter who gains confidence in their perceived abilities after many months of rigorous training is an example of:

Perceptual changes

A pro surfer is inclined to compete their best in a competition in order to win a cash prize intended for the top performer. This is an example of which of the following?

Extrinsic motivation

Which of the following concepts considers how participation in a group influences the actions and behaviors of an individual?

Ecological models

After losing the state championship game, a starting quarterback feels apathetic and unmotivated to leave the house for several weeks. This emotional state can best be defined as:

Depression

Which branch of psychology relies on the analysis of observable behaviors?

Behavioral psychology

Norepinephrine, serotonin, and tryptophan are examples of:

Neurotransmitters

After playing a particularly good match, a college tennis player described that she felt a sensation of “heightened alertness” throughout the tournament. This state of elevated responsiveness to stimuli can be defined as:

Arousal

A soccer player experiences extreme uneasiness and apprehension prior to a championship match. This emotional state can best be defined as:

Anxiety

Which of the following terms best describes the mental faculty of knowing?

Cognition

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Which of the following describes an individual's belief in their capacity to perform the actions necessary to achieve their goals?

Self-efficacy

A cross-country runner runs the mile 11 seconds faster than at the beginning of the season. This improvement is an example of:

Objective changes

A pitcher's ability to concentrate on certain features of the baseball game, while excluding others, is an example of which process?

Attention

Which of the following best describes an athlete's subjective evaluation of his/her own worth?

Self-esteem

A high school basketball player often mentally rehearses scoring a game-winning basket. This is best described by which of the following?

Imagery

Which of the following describes the force that provokes an athlete to engage in certain behaviors to achieve a specific goal?

Motivation

The examination of the fundamentals, structure, and relationship of a specific body of knowledge can be defined as:

Metatheoretical approach

Consideration of the impact of biological and psychological factors that determine exercise adherence is an aspect of which of the following?

Exercise psychology

Which of the following concepts describes how someone thinks about or perceives themselves?

Self-concept

Which of the following describes the belief that knowledge acquisition is directly related to one's social interactions, experiences, and the media he/she is exposed to?

Social Cognitive Theory

Factors including ability, effort, task difficulty, and luck all relate to one's interpretation of achievement outcomes. This concept is best described by:

Attribution theory

After eight previous failed attempts and experiencing significant self-doubt, an amateur rock climber successfully completes an extremely difficult route. This is an example of which of the following?

Intrinsic motivation