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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body






2. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another






3. The inferior chamber of the heart that receives blood from its corresponding atrium and - in turn - forces blood into the arteries






4. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides






5. Upward rotation of the scapula






6. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction






7. Performing shoulder abduction






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






9. Examples of short bones






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






11. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






12. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?






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.






14. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






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






16. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.






17. Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs






18. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body






19. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp






20. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal






21. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






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...






23. Rotator cuff






24. Product - price - place - promotion


25. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






26. The very small veins that connect capillaries to the larger veins






27. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






28. The highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion






29. Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues






30. The channels that a product or service will go through to reach the customer






31. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites






32. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






33. The communication of information about a product or service with the goal of generating a positive customer response






34. Amount of ACL injuries that occur in the US annually






35. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






36. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints






37. Only moves in sagittal plane...elbow joint






38. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)






39. Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change






40. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






41. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids






42. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles






43. The specific product or service offered






44. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectoralis minor






45. Superset - moderate loades and reps (8-12)






46. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






47. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise






48. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






49. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






50. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.