FREE CCRP Physiology Question and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

To improve cardiovascular health

Answer

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health in patients with heart disease or heart failure.

Question 2

What is the physiological response to exercise in terms of cardiovascular function?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate and cardiac output

Answer

During exercise, there is an increased heart rate and cardiac output.

Question 3

What adaptation occurs in the muscles as a result of exercise training?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle fiber size and strength

Answer

Exercise training leads to increased muscle fiber size and strength.

Question 4

What is the result of enhanced parasympathetic nervous system activity?

Accepted Answer

Decreased heart rate and blood pressure

Answer

Enhanced parasympathetic nervous system activity leads to decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 5

What is a physiological benefit of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Increased exercise tolerance

Answer

Cardiac rehabilitation improves exercise tolerance and overall health-related quality of life.

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