Exercise Physiology Practice Paper
- 1.An articulation is otherwise known as what?
- A.
Joint
- B.
Protein
- C.
A contraction
- D.
A chemical messenger
- 2.The growth plate of a long bone is found in the ...
- A.
Epiphysis
- B.
Diaphysis
- C.
Metaphysis
- D.
Periosteum
- 3.Which of the following is a short bone?
- A.
Metatarsal
- B.
Scapula
- C.
Clavicle
- D.
Vertebrae
- 4.This structure is otherwise known as the power house of cells
- A.
Nucleus
- B.
Mitochondria
- C.
Lyosomes
- D.
Golgi complex
- 5.Which of the following cell organelles are responsible for aerobic ATP production?
- A.
Ribosomes
- B.
Nucleus
- C.
Mitochondria
- D.
Endoplasmic reticulum
- 6.Which of the following is responsible for allowing transportation between intra and extracellular fluids?
- A.
T-tubule
- B.
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
- C.
Endoplasmic reticulum
- D.
Plasma membrane
- 7.Ribosomes are responsible for which crucial role in the cell?
- A.
Fat metabolism
- B.
Packaging macromolecules
- C.
Protein synthesis
- D.
Calcium release
- 8.The conversion of glycogen to glucose is referred to as:
- A.
Glycolysis
- B.
Glycogenesis
- C.
Glycogenolysis
- D.
Gluconeogenesis
- 9.High energy phosphate found in muscle cells:
- A.
Creosote
- B.
Creatine
- C.
Maltose
- D.
Clavicle
- 10.The energy system that supplies energy for 8-10 seconds is referred to as
- A.
Aerobic glycolysis
- B.
ATP-PC
- C.
Anaerobic glycolysis
- D.
Krebs Cycle
- 11.At low intensities lactic acid is converted back into ATP through which system:
- A.
The systemic circulation
- B.
The pulmonary circulation
- C.
The Cori Cycle
- D.
The Krebs cycle
- 12.How many bones are found in the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
126
- B.
80
- C.
106
- D.
66
- 13.Which of the following is NOT within the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
Sternum
- B.
Humerus
- C.
Fibia
- D.
Ulnar
- 14.How many ATP can be produced from 1 glucose molecule through the electron transport chain?
- A.
22
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
36
- 15.The growth plate of bone is replaced by ?
- A.
The epiphysis
- B.
The epiphyseal line
- C.
The mid line
- D.
The diaphysis
- 16.During high intensity immediate all out events, which is the predominant energy system?
- A.
Aerobic energy system
- B.
ATP-PC
- C.
Aerobic glycolysis
- D.
ATP
- 17.What is the structural classification of joints based on?
- A.
Joint cavity and type of connecting tissue
- B.
Muscle length
- C.
Type of activity
- D.
Type of bone
- 18.The tubular shaft of a long bone is:
- A.
Epiphysis
- B.
Diaphysis
- C.
Metaphysis
- D.
Periosteum
- 19.What is the purpose of the articular cartilage?
- A.
To bind bone to bone
- B.
To help shock absorb
- C.
To reduce friction between bones
- 20.Which of the following is an irregular bone?
- A.
Ribs
- B.
Scapula
- C.
Clavicle
- D.
Vertebrae
- 21.This structure contains an inner complex featuring Cristae
- A.
Nucleus
- B.
Mitochondria
- C.
Lyosomes
- D.
Golgi complex/apparatus
- 22.The lactic acid energy system is referred to as:
- A.
Aerobic glycolysis
- B.
ATP-PC System
- C.
Anaerobic glycolysis
- D.
Electron transport chain
- 23.During low intensity long duration events, which is the predominant energy system?
- A.
Anaerobic glycolysis
- B.
Lactic acid system
- C.
Aerobic system
- D.
ATP-PC System
- 24.Which type of synovial joint is found at the knee?
- A.
Ball and socket
- B.
Pivot
- C.
Hinge
- D.
None of the above
- 25.What action has occurred when bringing the body part closer to the midline?
- A.
Adduction
- B.
Rotation
- C.
Circumduction
- D.
Abduction
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