APoE Quiz 9

At a MAXIMAL intensity, lower VO2 values in women are largely attributed to ___________________.

Lower Cardiac Output Hemoglobin ONLY,

lower hemoglobin content,

lower stroke volume,

lower cardiac output (All of the above)

Stroke volume in women is _____________ than in men due to __________________.

lower; smaller heart size

At a given absolute submaximal aerobic intensity, _______________ will be similar between men and women.

Cardiac Output

Based on current data, women are most likely to perform their best during the _____________ phase of the menstrual cycle.

Either

In general, women have _______________ lactate thresholds (when expressed as % VO2max) when compared to men.

Similar

Bone mineral density peaks around the ages of:

25 to 35 years

Children are at an increased risk of heat-related injuries because of

Lower sweat rate

When prescribing exercise for an expecting woman, the fitness professional should be mindful of:

The risk of increased fetal core temperature,

The risk of reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery to the uterus,

An increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries for the mother (All of the above)

Starting around the onset of puberty, the strength per kg of body mass ________________ in boys and _______________ in girls.

Increases, plateaus

During a normal, full-term pregnancy, the _______ system is the first to begin developing. The _________ system is typically the last to develop.

Central nervous; respiratory