FREE CSN Sports & Exercise Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which energy system is primarily used during a 100-meter sprint?

Accepted Answer

ATP-PC system

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Aerobic glycolysis

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Oxidative phosphorylation

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Lactic acid system

Question 2

What is VO2 max a measure of?

Accepted Answer

Maximum oxygen uptake

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Muscle strength

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Anaerobic threshold

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Heart rate

Question 3

Which muscle fiber type is most resistant to fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Type I

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Type IIa

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Type IIx

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Hybrid fibers

Question 4

What does the term 'hypertrophy' refer to in exercise science?

Accepted Answer

Increase in muscle size

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Muscle shortening

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Muscle elongation

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Muscle fiber increase

Question 5

Which organ plays a major role in regulating body temperature during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Skin

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Heart

Question 6

What is the typical response of the heart rate to increasing exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

Increases

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Remains the same

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Decreases

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Fluctuates randomly

Question 7

Which hormone is released in response to physical stress and increases glucose availability?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Melatonin

Question 8

What role do mitochondria play in muscle cells during aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Produce ATP

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Store calcium

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Generate lactic acid

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Store glycogen

Question 9

Which of the following is a chronic adaptation to regular aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased capillary density

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Decreased stroke volume

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Reduced lung capacity

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Increased resting heart rate