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  • 1. Exercise physiology is the study of how exercise impacts the various systems of the body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic systems. It explores how the body responds and adapts to physical activity, examining factors such as oxygen consumption, energy expenditure, heart rate, and muscle function. Through research and observation, exercise physiologists seek to understand the mechanisms behind the body's physiological responses to exercise, leading to insights that can improve athletic performance, enhance physical fitness, and optimize training programs for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

    Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down glycogen into glucose?
A) Amylase
B) Sucrase
C) Glycogen phosphorylase
D) Lipase
  • 2. What is the term for the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute?
A) Cardiac output
B) Heart rate
C) Stroke volume
D) Blood pressure
  • 3. What is the term for the increase in muscle size due to resistance training?
A) Hypertrophy
B) Sarcopenia
C) Myofibrillogenesis
D) Atrophy
  • 4. Which of the following is an example of an aerobic exercise?
A) Powerlifting
B) Sprinting
C) Running
D) Weightlifting
  • 5. During exercise, what helps lactic acid be broken down more quickly?
A) Increased sugar intake
B) Increased oxygen intake
C) Increased fat intake
D) Increased protein intake
  • 6. What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?
A) Cardiac output rate
B) Stroke volume rate
C) Blood pressure rate
D) Heart rate
  • 7. What is the term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment during exercise?
A) Homeostasis
B) Stasis
C) Equilibrium
D) Isotonicity
  • 8. What is the term for the minimum amount of energy needed to maintain basic bodily functions?
A) Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
B) Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
C) Exercise metabolic rate (EMR)
D) Physical activity thermogenesis (PAT)
  • 9. What is the term for the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during exercise?
A) VO2 max
B) ATP max
C) HR max
D) RER
  • 10. What is exercise physiology?
A) The study of acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise.
B) The study of nutrition and dietetics.
C) The study of psychological effects of physical activity.
D) The study of pharmacological interventions in sports.
  • 11. Who are the highest qualified exercise professionals?
A) Personal trainers.
B) Exercise physiologists.
C) Nutritionists.
D) Physical therapists.
  • 12. What do exercise physiologists utilize to manage injuries and conditions?
A) Psychological counseling.
B) Dietary supplements.
C) Education, lifestyle intervention, and specific forms of exercise.
D) Medication and surgery.
  • 13. What systems are studied to understand the effect of exercise?
A) Digestive and respiratory systems.
B) Integumentary and skeletal systems.
C) Endocrine and lymphatic systems.
D) Muscular, cardiovascular, and neurohormonal systems.
  • 14. What is the effect of training on the body defined as?
A) A reduction in muscle mass.
B) An increase in fat storage.
C) An elevation of metabolism produced by exercise.
D) A decrease in cardiovascular efficiency.
  • 15. Who introduced the concepts of maximal oxygen uptake and oxygen debt?
A) Archibald Hill.
B) Otto Meyerhof.
C) Henry Taylor.
D) Per-Olof Åstrand.
  • 16. Which Nobel Prize did Archibald Hill share in 1922?
A) The Nobel Prize in Physics.
B) The Nobel Peace Prize.
C) The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
D) The Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
  • 17. What was the total energy expenditure of an individual cycling for 50 consecutive days?
A) 500 MJ (119,000 kcal).
B) 750 MJ (179,100 kcal).
C) 2,290 MJ (546,700 kcal).
D) 1,145 MJ (273,850 kcal).
  • 18. How much glucose does skeletal muscle burn per minute during continuous activity?
A) 200 mg.
B) 120 mg.
C) 50 mg.
D) 90 mg.
  • 19. What is the efficiency of muscle energy conversion during exercise?
A) 40–45% efficient.
B) 22–26% efficient.
C) 10–15% efficient.
D) 50–55% efficient.
  • 20. What is the basal metabolic rate of resting skeletal muscle?
A) 0.25 W/kg.
B) 0.63 W/kg.
C) 1.5 W/kg.
D) 3.0 W/kg.
  • 21. How much mechanical energy can an adult human male generate when jumping from a squat?
A) 314 W/kg.
B) 500 W/kg.
C) 200 W/kg.
D) 150 W/kg.
  • 22. What is the typical range for basal resting metabolic rate in adults?
A) 10 W to 30 W.
B) 20 W to 50 W.
C) 100 W to 150 W.
D) 45 W to 85 W.
  • 23. What is the most rapid source of energy for high-intensity activity?
A) The phosphocreatine (PCr) system
B) Aerobic respiration
C) Fast glycolysis
D) Adenylate kinase
  • 24. What enzyme is involved in the PCr system to produce ATP?
A) Creatine kinase
B) Hexokinase
C) Citrate synthase
D) Glycogen phosphorylase
  • 25. Which energy source is depleted the quickest during high-intensity exercise?
A) Aerobic respiration
B) Fast glycolysis
C) Adenylate kinase
D) The phosphocreatine system
  • 26. What is glucose oxidized to under anaerobic conditions during fast glycolysis?
A) Carbon dioxide and water
B) Pyruvate
C) Lactic acid
D) Acetyl-CoA
  • 27. What is oxidized to NAD during anaerobic glycolysis?
A) ATP
B) NADH
C) FADH2
D) Glucose-6-phosphate
  • 28. Why can fast glycolysis not be sustained for long periods?
A) Because it promotes acidosis
B) Due to glycogen resynthesis
C) Due to oxygen availability
D) Because of ATP depletion
  • 29. How much cardiac output does the human brain receive at rest?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 20%
  • 30. Which of the following subjects is NOT part of the exercise physiology curriculum?
A) Biology
B) Psychology
C) Chemistry
D) Applied Sciences
  • 31. What event did Dorando Pietri participate in during the 1908 Summer Olympics?
A) High jump
B) 100-meter dash
C) Men's marathon
D) Long jump
  • 32. During which Olympics did Gabriela Andersen-Schiess show signs of heat exhaustion?
A) Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics
B) Athens 2004 Summer Olympics
C) Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics
D) Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics
  • 33. What is the effect of replacing fluid lost during exercise on systemic vascular resistance?
A) Reduces systemic vascular resistance
B) No impact on systemic vascular resistance
C) Eliminates systemic vascular resistance
D) Increases systemic vascular resistance
  • 34. Which systemic physiological response is NOT typically studied in exercise physiology?
A) Endocrine secretions
B) Respiration
C) Digestive enzyme production
D) Blood flow
  • 35. What was the initial belief about Jim Peters' collapse in the 1954 marathon?
A) Severe dehydration
B) Muscle cramps
C) Hypoglycaemia only
D) Hyperthermia alone
  • 36. What can reduce the release of interleukin-6 during exercise?
A) Consuming fats
B) Taking glucose
C) Hydration with water
D) Increased protein intake
  • 37. Which neurological condition is treated by Exercise Physiologists?
A) Asthma
B) Parkinson's
C) Hypertension
D) Diabetes
  • 38. Who proposed the existence of a central governor?
A) Tim Noakes
B) Archibald Hill
C) Jim Peters
D) Gabriela Andersen-Schiess
  • 39. What is the precursor of ATP involved in ammonia production by exercised skeletal muscles?
A) AMP
B) ATP
C) GTP
D) ADP
  • 40. What can moderate intensity continuous training potentially increase?
A) Muscle mass significantly
B) Someone's pain threshold
C) Risk of injury during exercise
D) Immediate muscle soreness
  • 41. Which condition can limit the oxygenation of blood due to a mismatch between ventilation and perfusion?
A) Enhanced capillary density
B) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch
C) Increased hematocrit
D) High cardiac output
  • 42. What is the primary method of removing metabolic waste heat during intense prolonged exercise?
A) Increased respiration rate
B) Sweat-based thermoregulation
C) Decreased muscle activity
D) Vasoconstriction
  • 43. What percentage of brain energy needs can be provided by lactate during intense exercise?
A) About a third
B) None at all
C) Less than 10%
D) More than half
  • 44. By how much do plasma catecholamine concentrations increase during whole body exercise?
A) 5-fold
B) 15-fold
C) 20-fold
D) 10-fold
  • 45. Which organ is capable of catabolizing stored glycogen during exercise?
A) Adipose tissue
B) Pancreas
C) Liver
D) Skeletal muscle
  • 46. During moderate intensity exercise, what happens to the rates of glucose appearance and disposal in a healthy individual?
A) They are essentially equal
B) Both rates decrease
C) Disposal exceeds appearance significantly
D) Glucose appearance exceeds disposal
  • 47. What is the effect of exercise-induced dehydration on perceived exertion?
A) No change in perceived exertion
B) Eliminates perceived exertion
C) Increases perceived exertion
D) Decreases perceived exertion
  • 48. What was Gabriela Andersen-Schiess's condition when she stopped occasionally during her marathon?
A) Heat exhaustion
B) Dehydration only
C) Hypoglycaemia
D) Muscle cramps
  • 49. How much of a lead did Jim Peters have before collapsing in the 1954 Commonwealth Games marathon?
A) Five-kilometre (three-mile) lead
B) One-kilometre lead
C) No lead
D) Ten-kilometre lead
  • 50. Which interleukin increases in blood circulation due to its release from working skeletal muscles during exercise?
A) Interleukin-8
B) Interleukin-1
C) Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
D) Interleukin-10
  • 51. What is the universal energy source in all cells?
A) Fatty acids
B) Glucose
C) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
D) Glycogen
  • 52. Which physiological process is studied in relation to exercise?
A) Fermentation
B) Fuel utilization
C) Photosynthesis
D) Cellular respiration in plants
  • 53. What is the effect of dehydration on stroke volume during exercise?
A) Increases stroke volume
B) Eliminates stroke volume reduction
C) No change in stroke volume
D) Reduces stroke volume
  • 54. Which athlete collapsed several times after running the wrong way in the 1908 Summer Olympic men's marathon?
A) Dorando Pietri
B) Gabriela Andersen-Schiess
C) Jim Peters
D) Usain Bolt
  • 55. What is a required component to complete a degree in Exercise Physiology besides coursework?
A) Independent research projects
B) Volunteer work unrelated to exercise
C) Practicum experience
D) Only theoretical exams
  • 56. What was Gabriela Andersen-Schiess's condition upon crossing the finish line?
A) Was disqualified
B) Finished with a record time
C) Fell across the finish line
D) Ran without stopping
  • 57. What was Dorando Pietri's mistake during the 1908 Summer Olympic men's marathon?
A) Ran the wrong way
B) Stopped before finishing
C) Dropped out voluntarily
D) Started late
  • 58. What is a key difference between human and other animal thermoregulation during exercise?
A) Humans have less skin blood flow than animals.
B) Humans store heat, while animals dissipate it.
C) Animals rely on sweating more than humans.
D) Humans use sweat evaporation, while most animals increase body temperature temporarily.
  • 59. What is the effect of hypohydration on aerobic endurance?
A) Enhances aerobic endurance
B) Increases muscle strength
C) Reduces aerobic endurance
D) No impact on aerobic endurance
  • 60. Which process cannot sustain exercise on its own?
A) Glycogenolysis
B) GLUT4 translocation
C) Insulin secretion
D) Gluconeogenesis
  • 61. What is the effect of replacing 50 to 80% of fluid lost in sweat during exercise?
A) Increases dehydration
B) Decreases heart rate significantly
C) Largely eliminates negative physiological effects
D) Reduces oxygen uptake
  • 62. What is the effect of dehydration on skin blood flow during exercise?
A) Reduces skin blood flow
B) Increases skin blood flow
C) No change in skin blood flow
D) Eliminates changes in skin blood flow
  • 63. At what point in the race did Gabriela Andersen-Schiess show signs of heat exhaustion?
A) Halfway mark
B) Final 400 meters
C) Start of the race
D) First kilometer
  • 64. What is the effect of dehydration on reliance on carbohydrate as a fuel source?
A) Possibly increases reliance on carbohydrate
B) Eliminates carbohydrate use
C) Decreases reliance on carbohydrate
D) No impact on carbohydrate reliance
  • 65. How long does it typically take for cardiac biomarkers to return to normal after strenuous exercise?
A) Within 24 hours.
B) Several weeks.
C) Immediately.
D) A few days.
  • 66. What is recommended but not required for a degree in Exercise Physiology?
A) Laboratory research
B) Practicum experience
C) Internships
D) Full class schedule
  • 67. What is a key feature of human thermoregulation during exercise?
A) Increased body temperature.
B) Specialized sweat evaporation mechanism.
C) Reduced skin blood flow.
D) Thick body fur for insulation.
  • 68. Which area is NOT typically studied by exercise physiologists?
A) Cardiopulmonary function
B) Skeletal muscle physiology
C) Neuroendocrine function
D) Biomechanics
  • 69. How much heat energy can one gram of sweat remove?
A) 3500 J
B) 1000 J
C) 1500 J
D) 2598 J
  • 70. What is the effect of sauna exposure on plasma volume?
A) Substantially reduces plasma volume
B) Increases plasma volume
C) Slightly increases plasma volume
D) Has no impact on plasma volume
  • 71. What percentage of the body's energy consumption is used by the brain at rest?
A) 25%
B) 15%
C) 30%
D) 20%
  • 72. Which country offers the professional certification title 'Certified Exercise Physiologist'?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) United Kingdom
D) United States
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