Free NFPT Human Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

A soft tissue structure called a ligament connects what?

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Muscle to bone

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Bone to bone

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Muscle to organ

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Bone to organ

Question 2

The external factors in stress management upon the body are termed by what?

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Environmental

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Physical

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Emotional

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Psychological

Question 3

The Valsalva maneuver is generally used by who?

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Anaerobic athletes during maximum explosion.

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Aerobic athletes ensuring increased heart rate.

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Anaerobic athletes incorporating a 12-15 repetition range.

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Endurance athletes experiencing impaired respiratory capacity.

Question 4

What muscle is the prime mover in a squat?

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Quadriceps

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Abductors

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Adductors

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Hamstrings

Question 5

What organelle is responsible for energy production?

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Mitochondria

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Golgi complex

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Nucleus

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 6

What is the unit used to measure blood pressure?

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Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

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Foot pounds (ft/Ibs)

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Pounds per square inch (psi)

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Newtons per second (N/s)

Question 7

The MOST accurate time to obtain resting heart rate is:

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before rising from bed.

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after exercising.

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after eating.

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before going to bed.

Question 8

What should the client do if they experience a contraindication while exercising?

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Stop exercising

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Change exercise

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Reduce intensity

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Continue exercising

Question 9

How much work capacity is lost at 2% dehydration?

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5-8%

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1-3%

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12-15%

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20-23%

Question 10

Intense weight training on a full stomach can result in what?

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Nausea

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An increase in overall strength

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Muscle catabolism

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Fat loss