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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.






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






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






5. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?






6. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream






7. regulation mechanism of the blood






8. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more






9. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.






10. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods






11. Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint






12. The smallest blood vessels - and the site of exchange of chemicals and water between the blood and the tissues






13. Examples of short bones






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






15. Protection mechanism of the blood






16. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






17. Internal intercoastals - abdominals






18. Rotator cuff






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






20. The region of long bone connecting the diaphysis to the epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs.






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






22. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






23. Heart rate x stroke volume - the overall performance of the heart






24. The central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.






25. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord






26. Full-body pushup calf raise -- resistance is in the middle with the fulcrum and effort on either side (wheelbarrow-like) -- ball of foot is the fulcrum - the body weight is the resistance - and the effort is applied by the calf musculature






27. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull - rib cage - and vertebral column






28. Hamstring complex






29. The process of resorption and formation of bone






30. Bmi of 30+ - at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height






31. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response






32. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate






33. All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired - transported - used - and disposed of by the body.






34. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise






35. Psoas (deep hip flexor)






36. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means






37. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over






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






39. The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation






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






41. The process of actively or passively relaxing the inspiratory muscles to move air out of the body






42. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






44. 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






45. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






46. Summaries are a series of reflections






47. Biceps - triceps - iliac crest - subscapular






48. Gluteus maximus - quadriceps






49. The functional unit of the nervous system






50. 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