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Certified Personal Trainer Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






2. 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






3. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






4. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.






5. 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.






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






7. Latissimus dorsi






8. 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...






9. Joints that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associated with movement in the body.






10. The functional unit of the nervous system






11. The process of resorption and formation of bone






12. A specialized area of cardiac tissue located in the right atrium of the heart - which initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate; often termed the pacemaker for the heart






13. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement






14. 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






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






16. Chronic diseases account for what percentage of deaths in the US?






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






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






19. Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body






20. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs






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






22. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.






23. Produce hip and knee extension during walking - running - stair climbing - etc.






24. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months






25. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?






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






27. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese






28. Precontemplation - contemplation - preparation - action - maintenance






29. 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






30. Examples of short bones






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






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






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






34. Somatic and automatic nervous systems






35. Percentage of Americans older than age 20 that are overweight






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






37. Anterior deltoid - triceps






38. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






39. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas






40. 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.






41. Hands-on training component - skills demonstration evaluation from instructor - must require the passing of a standardized exam






42. Knee






43. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.






44. Pectoralis major






45. 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






46. Vessels that transport blood away from the heart






47. Rotator cuff






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






49. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)






50. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information







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