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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Series of muscles that moves the skeleton.
Muscular System
Endomysium
sinoatrial (sa) node
example of third class lever
2. Healthy total cholesterol level
antagonist - row
less than 200 mg/dl
Epiphysis
80 percent
3. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries
diffusion
example of pivot joint
overweight
ventricles
4. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
Joints
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
Vertebral Column
5. Borderline high total cholesterol level
Nonsynovial Joints
mechanoreceptors
nervous system
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
6. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems
human movement system
synergist - squat
57 percent
50 percent
7. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal
example of saddle joint
synergist - chest press
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
stabilizer - squat
8. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
integrative function
rate of force production
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
9. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
rate of force production
synergist - chest press
place
10. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream
respiratory system
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
example of first class lever
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
11. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
blood lipids
cardiorespiratory system
muscle imbalance
stages of verbal communication
12. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
heart
less than 200 mg/dl
uncompromising customer service
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
13. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over
50 percent
atrioventricular (av) node
mediastinum
more than 240 mg/dl
14. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement
golgi tendon organs
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
example of nonsynovial joint
capillaries
15. The study of energy in the human body
bioenergetics
agonist - squat
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
venules
16. You should maintain accurate financial - contract - appt - and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of?
57 percent
example of condyloid joint
four years
nitrates
17. Composed of skeletal structures (bones) and soft tissues (muscles) that work together to allow proper respiratory mechanics to occur and help pump blood back to the heart during inspiration
movement created by gluteus maximus - quadriceps and calf muscles
Joints
respiratory pump
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
18. Anterior deltoid - triceps
synergist - chest press
uncompromising customer service
antidepressants
synergist - overhead press
19. Latissimus dorsi
stabilizer - squat
antagonist - overhead press
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
example of ball-and-socket joint
20. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
example of gliding joint
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
Tendsons
21. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.
movement created by gluteus maximus - quadriceps and calf muscles
bioenergetics
Osteoblasts
the four p's of marketing
22. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
Epimysium
agonist - overhead press
70 percent
23. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes bc symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood as a result of the pancreas not producing insulin
type 1 diabetes
place
example of saddle joint
obesity
24. # of Americans that are obese
preparation
72 million
Depressions
example of nonsynovial joint
25. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
mediastinum
agonist - overhead press
antagonist - squat
26. High risk total cholesterol level
Medullar Cavity
more than 240 mg/dl
example of hinge joint
triglycerides
27. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?
veins
70 percent
calcium-channel blockers
Central Nervous System
28. The breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (ffaS) to convert ffaS into acyl-coA molecules - which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional atp.
Beta-oxidation
blood vessels
stages of change
antagonist - overhead press
29. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for
five
synergist - overhead press
Diaphysis
somatic nervous system
30. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
protein
mechanoreceptors
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
31. Upward rotation of the scapula
synergist - overhead press
obesity
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
arterioles
32. The specific product or service offered
action
product
golgi tendon organs
Motor Unit
33. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information
ventricles
motor function
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
stroke volume
34. The rate at which the heart pumps
sinoatrial (sa) node
heart rate (hr)
type 2 diabetes
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
35. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities
atrium
Osteoblasts
place
Appendicular Skeleton
36. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries
arterioles
synergist - chest press
Neural Activation
inspiration
37. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body
sinoatrial (sa) node
carbohydrates
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
diffusion
38. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)
80 thou to 100 thou
70 percent
Periosteum
beta blockers
39. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body
blood vessels
heart rate (hr)
communication
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
40. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.
vasodilators
Synovial Joints
glycogen
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
41. Trunk rotation
Arthrokinematics
antagonist - chest press
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
movement created by internal and external obliques
42. 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.
Periosteum
Perimysium
nitrates
Neurotransmitters
43. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
price
type 2 diabetes
stroke volume
44. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
overweight
atrium
Arthrokinematics
example of synovial joint
45. Somatic and automatic nervous systems
example of condyloid joint
synergist - squat
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
antagonist - chest press
46. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.
stabilization endurance phase - stabilization level training strategy
venules
Osteoblasts
Depressions
47. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
example of second class lever
Synovial Joints
Osteoclassts
48. The complex carb molecule used to store carbs in the liver and muscle cells. when carb energy is needed - glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells
precontemplation
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
glycogen
type 2 diabetes
49. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
bronchodilators
70 percent
inspiration
50. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
Arthrokinematics
Endomysium
adenosine diphosphate