MES Anatomy & Physiology for Special Populations

Question 1

Which physiological adaptation is most commonly observed in individuals with type 2 diabetes who engage in regular aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Improved insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake

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Decreased insulin sensitivity

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Increased fasting blood glucose

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Reduced mitochondrial density

Question 2

In a client with osteoporosis, which type of bone loading is most osteogenic?

Accepted Answer

High-impact dynamic loading

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Low-impact repetitive loading

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Static isometric loading

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Aquatic unloaded exercise

Question 3

Which muscle group is most commonly weakened in individuals with chronic low back pain due to prolonged sitting?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus and deep core stabilizers

Answer

Hamstrings

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Hip flexors

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Gastrocnemius

Question 4

What cardiovascular change is most characteristic of a deconditioned individual with heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Reduced stroke volume and exercise tolerance

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Elevated resting cardiac output

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Increased maximal heart rate

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Decreased systemic vascular resistance

Question 5

In a post-stroke client, which neurological impairment most commonly affects safe exercise participation?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity and hemiplegia on one side of the body

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Hypermobility of joints

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Bilateral peripheral neuropathy

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Increased proprioceptive acuity

Question 6

Which hormonal response is most relevant when designing exercise programs for clients with hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Reduced metabolic rate affecting exercise intensity tolerance

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Excessive cortisol production limiting recovery

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Elevated growth hormone blunting fatigue

Answer

Increased catecholamine release accelerating heart rate