Anatomy And Physiology, For Exercise And Health

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1.

What is the name of the valve that is located between the left ventrice and left atrium?
- A.
  
  Tricuspid
- B.
  
  Aortic
- C.
  
  Pulmonary
- D.
  
  Bicuspid
2.

Which sensory organs register the position of the body?
- A.
  
  Proprioceptors
- B.
  
  Thermoreceptors
- C.
  
  Chemoreceptors
- D.
  
  Baroreceptors
3.

Which statement describes the endocrine system?
- A.
  
  It is made up of neurons that transmit information between different parts of the body
- B.
  
  It is made up of glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body
- C.
  
  It is made up of bones which provide support and protection to major organs
- D.
  
  It is made up of muscles which allow movement of different parts of the body
4.

In which anatomical plane does lordosis occur?
- A.
  
  Frontal
- B.
  
  Transverse
- C.
  
  Sagittal
- D.
  
  Coronal
5.

If a client with moderate hypertension began regular cardiovascular training, resting and exercising blood pressures can be reduced by:
- A.
  
  1-10 mmHg
- B.
  
  11-20 mmHg
- C.
  
  21-30 mmHg
- D.
  
  31-40 mmHg
6.

Which one of the following valves prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
7.

The ovaries release hormones which:
- A.
  
  Activate milk production in women who are breast feeding
- B.
  
  Promote bone growth and development
- C.
  
  Stimulate the breakdown of Glycogen to Glucose
- D.
  
  Decrease hair growth on the body
8.

How can the vascular system increase blood flow to a specific area of the body?
- A.
  
  By vasoconstriction of the arterioles leading to that area of the body
- B.
  
  By vasodilation of venules leading to that area of the body
- C.
  
  By vasoconstriction of venules leading to that area of the body
- D.
  
  By vasodilation of arterioles leading to that area of the body
9.

What is pyruvic acid converted to when there is inadequate oxygen?
- A.
  
  Lactic acid
- B.
  
  Creatine
- C.
  
  Carbon Dioxide
- D.
  
  ADP
10.

What statement describes a short term effect of exercise?
- A.
  
  A decrease in systoliic blood pressure
- B.
  
  A decrease in stroke volume
- C.
  
  A increase in systolic blood pressure unrealted to exercise intensity
- D.
  
  A increase in systolic blood pressure related to exercise intensity
11.

Which term is used to describe the outer layer of a muscle?
- A.
  
  Endomysium
- B.
  
  Epimysium
- C.
  
  Periosteum
- D.
  
  Perimysium
12.

Which activity will predominantly recruit 'slow oxidative' motor units?
- A.
  
  Sprinting
- B.
  
  Throwing
- C.
  
  Walking
- D.
  
  Jumping
13.

Which statement describes the systolic blood pressure response during exercise?
- A.
  
  It decreases under the influence of the autonomic nervous system
- B.
  
  It Increases under the influence of the autonomic nervous system
- C.
  
  It decreases under the influence of the somatic nervous system
- D.
  
  It Increases under the influence of the somatic nervous system
14.

Which of the following muscles does NOT attach to the ribs and the iliac crest?
- A.
  
  External obliques
- B.
  
  Transverse absominis
- C.
  
  Internal obliques
- D.
  
  Rectus abdominis
15.

A benefit of core stability training is:
- A.
  
  Increased risk of joint laxity
- B.
  
  Reduced bone density
- C.
  
  Increased cardiac output
- D.
  
  Improved balance
16.

Which quadricep muscle crosses two joints?
- A.
  
  Vastus intermedius
- B.
  
  Vastus medialis
- C.
  
  Vastus lateralis
- D.
  
  Rectus femoris
17.

Which structure is the arrow pointing to?
- A.
  
  Circumflex artery
- B.
  
  Right coronary artery
- C.
  
  Left aortic valve
- D.
  
  Pulmonary artery
18.

Complete the sentencse? The anaerobic threshold is described as the point at which than it can be cleared.
- A.
  
  Heat build-up occurs slower
- B.
  
  Lactate build-up occurs slower
- C.
  
  Heat build-up occurs faster
- D.
  
  Lactate build-up occurs faster
19.

Which statement describes the action of supraspinatus?
- A.
  
  Abduction of the shoulder in the frontal plane
- B.
  
  Abduction of the shoulder in the transverse plane
- C.
  
  External rotation of the humerus in the frontal plane
- D.
  
  External rotation if the humerus in the transverse plane
20.

Plaque deposits on the walls of blood vessels may be decreased by:
- A.
  
  Regular consumption of red meat
- B.
  
  Genetic factors
- C.
  
  Smoking
- D.
  
  An active lifestyle
21.

The structure of collagen fibres in a synovial joint capsule can be described as:
- A.
  
  Dense, elastic, regular
- B.
  
  Dense, inelastic, irregular
- C.
  
  Dense, elastic, irregular
- D.
  
  Dense, inelastic, regular
22.

Where is the transverse abdominis located?
- A.
  
  Deep to the internal obliques and external obliques
- B.
  
  Superficial to the external obliques and internal obliques
- C.
  
  Deep to the external obliques and superficial to the internal obliques
- D.
  
  Superficial to the external obliques and deep to the internal obliques
23.

What muscle contributes to the extension of the vertebral column?
- A.
  
  Pectineus
- B.
  
  Multifidus
- C.
  
  Levator scapulae
- D.
  
  Rectus abdominis
24.

Complete the sentence: The stimulates the relaxation of muscle during PNF stretching.
- A.
  
  Afferent nerve
- B.
  
  Golgi tendon organ
- C.
  
  Myosin filaments
- D.
  
  Muscle spindles
25.

Which muscle is involved in hip abduction?
- A.
  
  Gracilis
- B.
  
  Piriformis
- C.
  
  Gastrocnemius
- D.
  
  Pectineus