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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body
agonist - squat
glucose
Neural Activation
diffusion
2. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Arthrokinematics
Osteoblasts
example of synovial joint
Interneurons
3. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries
respiratory pump
Diaphysis
integrative function
ventricles
4. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides
blood lipids
72 million
autonomic nervous system
obesity
5. Upward rotation of the scapula
more than 240 mg/dl
triglycerides
Beta-oxidation
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
6. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
action
heart
nervous system
example of gliding joint
7. Performing shoulder abduction
fat
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
autonomic nervous system
stages of verbal communication
8. Fluid that circulates in the heart - arteries - capillaries - and veins - carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body - and also rids the body of waste products
example of gliding joint
blood
50 percent
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - expiration)
9. Examples of short bones
glycogen
somatic nervous system
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
precontemplation
10. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel
glucose
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
11. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
Periosteum
stabilizer - squat
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
12. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?
carbohydrates
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
inspiration
rate of force production
13. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone - except that of the articulating surfaces in joints - which are covered by a synovial membrane.
preparation
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
Periosteum
every 2 years
14. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement
respiratory system
action
example of nonsynovial joint
nitrates
15. A small mass of specialized cardiac muscle fibers - located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart - that receives heartbeat impulses from the sinoatrial node and directs them to the walls of the ventricles
vasodilators
synergist - overhead press
example of ball-and-socket joint
atrioventricular (av) node
16. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
expiration
type 2 diabetes
example of first class lever
motor function
17. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
synergist - row
Vertebral Column
Bones
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
18. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
integrative function
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
Central Nervous System
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
19. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp
adenosine diphosphate
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
72 million
antidepressants
20. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal
autonomic nervous system
agonist - chest press
example of saddle joint
contemplation
21. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine
7-12-5
Interneurons
Peripheral Nervous System
antidepressants
22. Most limbs of the body - human forearm -- effort placed between the resistance and the fulcrum -- fulcrum is the elbow - effort is applied by the biceps muscle - and the load is in the hand such as a dumbbell...
Diaphysis
triglycerides
blood lipids
example of third class lever
23. Rotator cuff
agonist - overhead press
sensory function
place
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
24. Product - price - place - promotion
25. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
stages of verbal communication
cardiorespiratory system
veins
26. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins
preparation
agonist - row
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
venules
27. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart
less than 200 mg/dl
veins
glycogen
more than 240 mg/dl
28. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
veins
Muscular System
Nonsynovial Joints
29. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
Arthrokinematics
mechanoreceptors
example of pivot joint
30. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer
place
agonist - row
Skeletal System
Peripheral Nervous System
31. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
Muscular System
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
example of nonsynovial joint
32. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
66 percent
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
Osteoclassts
capillaries
33. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response
66 percent
Tendsons
Bones
promote
34. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually
80 thou to 100 thou
example of gliding joint
sensory function
diuretics
35. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
metabolism
Peripheral Nervous System
glucose
Beta-oxidation
36. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints
Skeletal System
Epimysium
agonist - row
protein
37. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint
example of hinge joint
Central Nervous System
the difference between affirmations and compliments
Endomysium
38. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
beta blockers
obesity
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
39. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
blood lipids
capillaries
inspiration
muscle spindles
40. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.
Peripheral Nervous System
exercise metabolism
motor function
Perimysium
41. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids
Arthrokinematics
respiratory system
gluconeogenesis
joint receptors
42. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
Osteoclassts
diffusion
atrium
Bones
43. The specific product or service offered
place
product
example of hinge joint
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
44. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
capillaries
example of condyloid joint
nervous system
45. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)
overweight
muscle imbalance
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
type 2 diabetes
46. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae
Bones
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
stroke volume
47. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise
Motor Unit
ventricles
example of hinge joint
exercise metabolism
48. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
80 thou to 100 thou
Neural Activation
expiration
muscle spindles
49. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
respiratory pump
stroke volume
four years
joint receptors
50. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.
respiratory pump
Ligament
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
50 percent