NASM Tutor - Final Exam
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- 1.
How many phases are there in the OPT model?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 2.
The fifth phase in the OPT model is...
- A.
Stabilization
- B.
Hyperthrophy
- C.
Power
- D.
Strength
Correct Answer
C. Power -
- 3.
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility and a lack of core and joint stability.
- A.
Reconditioned
- B.
Deconditioned
- C.
Unconditioned
- D.
Nonconditioned
Correct Answer
B. Deconditioned -
- 4.
An unstable (yet conrollable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use it's internal balance and stabilization.
- A.
Health spa
- B.
Public park
- C.
Proprioceptively enriched environment
- D.
Any flat surface in a fitness center
Correct Answer
C. Proprioceptively enriched environment -
- 5.
The muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power
- A.
Quadriceps
- B.
Bicep
- C.
Synergist
- D.
Prime mover
Correct Answer
D. Prime mover -
- 6.
Set of two exercises that are performed back to back without any rest between them.
- A.
Superset
- B.
Double sets
- C.
Pyramiding
- D.
Trisetting
Correct Answer
A. Superset -
- 7.
The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion.
- A.
Proprioception
- B.
Neuromuscular transmission
- C.
Neuromuscular efficiency
- D.
Muscular endurance
Correct Answer
C. Neuromuscular efficiency -
- 8.
The three building blocks of the Optimum Performance Training model is...
- A.
Stabilization, endurance, power
- B.
Stabilization, strength, power
- C.
Balance, power, strength
- D.
Strength, stability, balance
Correct Answer
B. Stabilization, strength, power -
- 9.
Composed of the brain and the spinal cord.
- A.
Central nervous system
- B.
Peripheral nervous system
- C.
Muscular system
- D.
Skeletal system
Correct Answer
A. Central nervous system -
- 10.
The ability of the nervous system to analyae and interpret sensory information to allow for proper decision making, which produces the appropriate response.
- A.
Sensory function
- B.
Motor function
- C.
Kinetic chain
- D.
Integrative function
Correct Answer
D. Integrative function -
- 11.
The combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular and skeletal system.
- A.
Peripheral nervous system
- B.
Mechanoreceptors
- C.
Kinetic chain
- D.
Interneurons
Correct Answer
C. Kinetic chain -
- 12.
Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the effector sites.
- A.
Motor (efferent) neurons
- B.
Motor function
- C.
Motor unit
- D.
Mechanoreceptors
Correct Answer
A. Motor (efferent) neurons -
- 13.
The neuromuscular response to the sensory information.
- A.
Sensory function
- B.
Motor function
- C.
Integrative function
- D.
Nervous system
Correct Answer
B. Motor function -
- 14.
The functional unit of the nervous system.
- A.
Sarcomere
- B.
Tendons
- C.
Bones
- D.
Neuron
Correct Answer
D. Neuron -
- 15.
The communication network within the body.
- A.
Muscular system
- B.
Nervous system
- C.
Skeletal system
- D.
Interneurons
Correct Answer
B. Nervous system -
- 16.
Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites to the brain or spinal cord.
- A.
Sensory (afferent) neurons
- B.
Interneurons
- C.
Blood vessels
- D.
Motor (efferent) neurons
Correct Answer
A. Sensory (afferent) neurons -
- 17.
Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another.
- A.
Motor neurons
- B.
Outerneurons
- C.
Bi-neurons
- D.
Interneurons
Correct Answer
D. Interneurons -
- 18.
Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body.
- A.
Central nervous system
- B.
Peripheral nervous system
- C.
Nervous system
- D.
Muscular system
Correct Answer
B. Peripheral nervous system -
- 19.
Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues.
- A.
Biomechanics
- B.
Mechanorecptors
- C.
Joint receptors
- D.
Muscle spindles
Correct Answer
B. Mechanorecptors -
- 20.
Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change.
- A.
Muscle spindles
- B.
Golgi tendon organs
- C.
Mechanoreptors
- D.
Joint receptors
Correct Answer
B. Golgi tendon organs -
- 21.
Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
- A.
Interneurons
- B.
Mechanorecptors
- C.
Golgi tendon organs
- D.
Muscle spindle
Correct Answer
D. Muscle spindle -
- 22.
Receptors that respond to pressure, acceleration and deceleration in the joint.
- A.
Joint receptors
- B.
Muscle spindles
- C.
Mechanorecptors
- D.
Biomechanics
Correct Answer
A. Joint receptors -
- 23.
The body's framework, composed of bones and joints.
- A.
Muscular system
- B.
Nervous system
- C.
Central nervous system
- D.
Skeletal system
Correct Answer
D. Skeletal system -
- 24.
Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs.
- A.
Joints
- B.
Bones
- C.
Interneurons
- D.
Depressions
Correct Answer
B. Bones -
- 25.
The movable junction where two or more bones meet.
- A.
Joints
- B.
Tendons
- C.
Ligaments
- D.
Bones
Correct Answer
A. Joints -
- 26.
Portion of the skeletal sysem that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column.
- A.
Appendicular skeleton
- B.
Axial skeleton
- C.
Skeletal system
- D.
Arthrokinematics
Correct Answer
B. Axial skeleton -
- 27.
Flattened or indented portion of bone which can be a muscle attachment site.
- A.
Process
- B.
Arthrokinematics
- C.
Depressions
- D.
Joints
Correct Answer
C. Depressions -
- 28.
Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities.
- A.
Appendicular skeleton
- B.
Axial skeleton
- C.
Arthrokinematics
- D.
Rib cage
Correct Answer
A. Appendicular skeleton -
- 29.
Projections protruding from the bone where muscles, tendons and ligament can attach.
- A.
Depression
- B.
Bone fragments
- C.
Joints
- D.
Process
Correct Answer
D. Process -
- 30.
Joint motion.
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Arthrokinematics
- C.
Biomechanics
- D.
Mechanorecptors
Correct Answer
B. Arthrokinematics -
- 31.
Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.
- A.
Synovial joints
- B.
Nonsynovial joints
- C.
Bone extensions
- D.
Depressions
Correct Answer
A. Synovial joints -
- 32.
Series of muscles that moves the skeletons
- A.
Tropomyosin
- B.
Muscular system
- C.
Nervous system
- D.
Latissimus dorsi
Correct Answer
B. Muscular system -
- 33.
Joints that do not have a joint cavity, connective tissue or cartilage.
- A.
Synovial joints
- B.
Nonsynovial joints
- C.
Ligaments
- D.
Tendons
Correct Answer
B. Nonsynovial joints -
- 34.
Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability, input to the nervous system, guidance and the limitation of improper joint movement.
- A.
Tendons
- B.
Cartilage
- C.
Muscles
- D.
Ligament
Correct Answer
D. Ligament -
- 35.
The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.
- A.
Sarcomere
- B.
Fascia
- C.
Epimysium
- D.
Tendons
Correct Answer
A. Sarcomere -
- 36.
Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force.
- A.
Ligaments
- B.
Cartilage
- C.
Joints
- D.
Tendons
Correct Answer
D. Tendons -
- 37.
Chemical messengers taht cross synapses to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.
- A.
Neurotransmitters
- B.
Mechanorecptors
- C.
Motor unit
- D.
Interneurons
Correct Answer
A. Neurotransmitters -
- 38.
A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibes it innervates.
- A.
Motor control
- B.
Motor function
- C.
Motor unit
- D.
Interneuron
Correct Answer
C. Motor unit -
- 39.
The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation.
- A.
Neural activation
- B.
Neural de-activation
- C.
Neurotransmitters
- D.
Interneurons
Correct Answer
A. Neural activation -
- 40.
Muscles that assist the prime movers.
- A.
Agonists
- B.
Stabilizers
- C.
Synergists
- D.
Antagonists
Correct Answer
C. Synergists -
- 41.
Muscles that support or stabilize the body while the prime movers and the synergist perform the movement patterns.
- A.
Agonist
- B.
Synergists
- C.
Stabilizers
- D.
Antagonist
Correct Answer
C. Stabilizers -
- 42.
Muscles that perform the opposite actions of the prime movers.
- A.
Agonist
- B.
Synergists
- C.
Antagonist
- D.
Stabilizers
Correct Answer
C. Antagonist -
- 43.
The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles.
- A.
Atrium
- B.
Blood vessel
- C.
Vein
- D.
Arteries
Correct Answer
A. Atrium -
- 44.
A system of the body composed of the heart, blood and blood vessels.
- A.
Cardiorespiratory system
- B.
Cardiovascular system
- C.
Respiratory system
- D.
Nervous system
Correct Answer
B. Cardiovascular system -
- 45.
A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction.
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Kidneys
- C.
Liver
- D.
Heart
Correct Answer
D. Heart -
- 46.
A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- A.
Cardiovascular system
- B.
Cardiorespiratory system
- C.
Respiratory system
- D.
Central nervous system
Correct Answer
B. Cardiorespiratory system -
- 47.
The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and in turn forces blood into the arteries.
- A.
Ventricle
- B.
Arteries
- C.
Vessels
- D.
Mediastinum
Correct Answer
A. Ventricle -
- 48.
Fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins, which carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body and also rids the body of waste products.
- A.
Sweat
- B.
Urine
- C.
Blood
- D.
Synovial fluid
Correct Answer
C. Blood -
- 49.
Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body.
- A.
Veins
- B.
Ventricles
- C.
Arteries
- D.
Blood vessels
Correct Answer
D. Blood vessels -
- 50.
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- A.
Arteries
- B.
Veins
- C.
Atrium
- D.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
A. Arteries -
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