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1. Waist-to-hip ratio
Index of upper versus lower body fat dristribution. Waist circumference and hip circumference are measured then WHR is calculated using a standard nomogram.
Force x Velocity
Includes the bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum. Protects organ systems
Is relaxation or blood filling the heart

2. What are class 1A drugs?
Ventricular muscle repolarization
Arteriosclerosis
Carbs and fats used to synthesize ATP; for activities lasting longer than 3 minutes
Antiarrhythmic agents: Disopyramide - Moricizine - Procainamide - Quinidine

3. Circumferences are used for...?
Initiating depolarization of the myocardium.
Macrominerals
Variant
Circumferences are used to estimate body composition and provide specific reference to the distribution of fat in the body.

4. What is axial skeleton?
Bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum
Circumferences are used to estimate body composition and provide specific reference to the distribution of fat in the body.
Designed around function of program - such that revenue generated is sufficient to pay for expenses incurred
Has 29 bones

5. What is muscle fatigue?
Circumferences are used to estimate body composition and provide specific reference to the distribution of fat in the body.
Downward phase: eccentric - flexion Upward phase: concentric - extension
The loss of force or power output in response to voluntary effort leading to reduced performance.
Thick filament; part of contractile muscle

6. Revenue
1. counter conditioning 2. helping relationships 3. reinforcement management 4. self-liberation 5. stimulus control
Carry blood away from heart - decrease to arterioles
Exchange of gasses with the blood occurs.
Income that a company receives from its normal business

7. A T-Wave represents...
Ventricular muscle repolarization
Macrominerals
Day-to-day operational expenses (i.e. - medical and exercise supplies - stationary)
Attempt to forecast future profits for program based on potential revenue generation as well as predicted fixed and variable expenses

8. Profitability analysis
Flecainide (Taborcor); Propafenone (Rythmol)
The progressive reduction in voluntary drive to motor neurons during exercise
The loss of force and power that is independent of neural drive.
Attempt to forecast future profits for program based on potential revenue generation as well as predicted fixed and variable expenses

9. Net revenue
Income minus commission - taxes - or other expenses related to income
Destruction of the parenchyma
Peak VO2
Target Heart Rate = ((max HR − resting HR) A

10. Frank Starling Law
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Tense/Relax method - often referred to as partner stretching.
Describes the relationship between end-diastolic volume and stroke volume. It states that the heart will pump out whatever volume is delivered to it. If the end-diastolic volume doubles then stroke volume will double.
Lactic Acid Cycle - uses only carbohydrate - end result is lactic acid - no oxygen required. Used for events from 30 seconds to three minutes
When a motor unit is stimulated by a single nerve impusle

11. Consequences of high temperature
Day-to-day operational expenses (i.e. - medical and exercise supplies - stationary)
Lactic Acid Cycle - uses only carbohydrate - end result is lactic acid - no oxygen required. Used for events from 30 seconds to three minutes
Dehydration - dizziness - syncope - heat exhaustion - or heat stroke
The progressive reduction in voluntary drive to motor neurons during exercise

12. Transtheoretical Model - Behavioral processes
Total revenue received before any deductions
1. counter conditioning 2. helping relationships 3. reinforcement management 4. self-liberation 5. stimulus control
Stroke volume is significantly increased during eccentric phase
Aneurysm - bulging of the ventricular wall

13. What is atrial flutter?
Circumferences are used to estimate body composition and provide specific reference to the distribution of fat in the body.
Results from a re-entrant circuit in the atria that generates flutter waves - usually at a rate of 250 - 350 per minute.
Left pulmonary vein - left artrium - bicuspid valve - left ventricle - aortic semilunar valve - ascendina aorta - systemic circulation
Dehydration - dizziness - syncope - heat exhaustion - or heat stroke

14. Protein
Scoliosis
Progressive increase in SBP - no change or slight decrease in DBP - and a widening of the pulse pressure.
Curves of the cervical and lumbar regions. Considered secondary curves
10-15% of daily intake; .8 g/kg of body wt.; athletes may need 1.2 - 1.4 for endurance and 1.6-1.7 for strength; 4 cal/gram

15. Five A's of counseling`
Enables clients to make informed decisions. Not a legal document. Provides detailed explanation of exercise program. Does not provide legal immunity. Negligence is not covered by informed consent.
Address agenda - assess - advise - assist - arrange follow up
St segment depression
Dehydration - dizziness - syncope - heat exhaustion - or heat stroke

16. Systolic
Is contractile heart movement - blood is leaving the heart
Dehydration - dizziness - syncope - heat exhaustion - or heat stroke
<40% mg/dL
Bronchiole

17. The increase in blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise is mediated by three factors...
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Tense/Relax method - often referred to as partner stretching.
12 and 16
Where the exchange of nutrients occurs between blood and tissue

18. Commonly found abnormal curve in the frontal plane?
Motor unit stimulated continuously
Involves slow controlled sustained ROM
Scoliosis
Contractile proteins; form crossbridges and slide past one another during contraction

19. What is peripheral fatigue?
Arteriosclerosis
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.
Peak VO2
The loss of force and power that is independent of neural drive.

20. What is ischemia?
1. consciousness raising 2. dramatic relief 3. environmental re-evaluation 4. self-revolution 5. social liberation
An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body - esp. the heart muscles
Type I
1. Bench Press 2. Push up 3. Curl-up

21. Path of electrical depolarization ends where?
Excess carbon dioxide in the blood
Variant
Terminates in Purkinje fibers
Belt length (inches) x number of revolutions per minute 1 -056 (the conversion of inches per minute to miles per hour)

22. During long duration exercise of submaximal intensity (marathon running) - which type of muscle fibers are primarily recruited?
Type I
Shortness of breath
Aneurysm - bulging of the ventricular wall
Bronchiole

23. Tort
Originates in the sinoatrial (SA) node.
Carry blood toward the heart
Wrong that involves a breach of civil duty owed to someone else.
Ventricular muscle repolarization

24. Convert mph to meters/minute by...
Children sweat less because sweat rate and rate of sweat production for each gland are lower in children. They have same number of glands.
Multiplying by 26.8
BMI greater than 30; waist circumference (m) > 102 cm; (f) > 88 cm; body fat: (m) >25%; (f) > 32%
Narrowing of the bronchial airways

25. At what stage are people at most risk of relapse?
Action
10-15% of daily intake; .8 g/kg of body wt.; athletes may need 1.2 - 1.4 for endurance and 1.6-1.7 for strength; 4 cal/gram
Type I = slow twitch and high oxidative Type IIB = fast twitch with low oxidative Type IIA = intermediate - with twitch and oxidative property - bridge between I and II Type IIx to Type IIA = from endurance and resistance training
A civil wrongdoing; negligence is failure to perform in a generally accepted standard

26. Name four lung compartments affected by COPD.
Motor unit has more than one stimulus
Central airways - peripheral airways - lung parenchyma - and the pulmonary vasculature
Regulate bridging of actin and myosin
Force x Velocity

27. Malpractice
Specific type of negligence; involves claims against defined professional; usually claim a breach of professional duties and responsibilites toward a client; usually an injury has occurred and breach of duty came before injury
Arteriosclerosis
Excess carbon dioxide in the blood
A federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.

28. Blood flow from lungs
Left pulmonary vein - left artrium - bicuspid valve - left ventricle - aortic semilunar valve - ascendina aorta - systemic circulation
The progressive reduction in voluntary drive to motor neurons during exercise
Lactic Acid Cycle - uses only carbohydrate - end result is lactic acid - no oxygen required. Used for events from 30 seconds to three minutes
Peak VO2

29. Systolic during exercise
Is dependent on exercise intensity; may exceed 200; terminate if over or equal to 260 or significant drop
Should remain unchanged
Index of upper versus lower body fat dristribution. Waist circumference and hip circumference are measured then WHR is calculated using a standard nomogram.
Curves of the thoracic and sacral regions. Considered primary curves

30. What is ataxia?
Force x Velocity
The loss of full control of bodily movements
Fash-twitch glycolytic
Index of upper versus lower body fat dristribution. Waist circumference and hip circumference are measured then WHR is calculated using a standard nomogram.

31. Net revenue
Income minus commission - taxes - or other expenses related to income
Antiarrhythmic agents: Disopyramide - Moricizine - Procainamide - Quinidine
Coronary Angiography
Setting a series of intermediate goals that lead to a long-term goal

32. The increase in blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise is mediated by three factors...
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.
Chest/pec; midaxillary; abdominal; suprailiac; subscapular; triceps brachii; biceps brachii; thigh; calf
Excess red blood cells often secondary to hypoxemia
Ends at synaptic knob containing Ach

33. What is axial skeleton?
Bones of the skull - vertebral column - ribs - and sternum
Where the exchange of nutrients occurs between blood and tissue
Ventricular muscle repolarization
Setting a series of intermediate goals that lead to a long-term goal

34. Myosin
Is contractile heart movement - blood is leaving the heart
Thick filament; part of contractile muscle
<40% mg/dL
Acetone odor on breath - confusion - slurred speech

35. A group of pulmonary disorders characterized by limitations in airflow tha are not fully reversible?
COPD
Circumferences are used to estimate body composition and provide specific reference to the distribution of fat in the body.
(1) an increase in cardiac output - (2) vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles - (3) vasoconstriction of arterioles in the viscera and skin.
Income minus commission - taxes - or other expenses related to income

36. The loss of elasticity of the arteries is known as?
Arteriosclerosis
Dehydration - reduced coordination - chills - hypothermia - potentially frost-bite
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute (mL blood/min).
Antiarrhythmic agents: Disopyramide - Moricizine - Procainamide - Quinidine

37. iastolic Blood Pressure
The pressure exerted during resting phase; healthy is <80; over 90 is hypertension
Scoliosis
Dehydration - dizziness - syncope - heat exhaustion - or heat stroke
Children sweat less because sweat rate and rate of sweat production for each gland are lower in children. They have same number of glands.

38. What is the most accurate measurement of functional capacity?
Results from a re-entrant circuit in the atria that generates flutter waves - usually at a rate of 250 - 350 per minute.
Peak VO2
A civil wrongdoing; negligence is failure to perform in a generally accepted standard
Stroke volume

39. Non-capital expense
Exchange of gasses with the blood occurs.
Terminates in Purkinje fibers
Day-to-day operational expenses (i.e. - medical and exercise supplies - stationary)
Progressive increase in SBP - no change or slight decrease in DBP - and a widening of the pulse pressure.

40. What is Ballistic/Dynamic Stretching?
Fash-twitch glycolytic
Tachycardia - excessive sweating (diaphoresis) - light-headedness - visual disturbances
Involves performing rapid dynamic - bouncing - or jerking movements often done to simulate athletic movements. Not recommended for non-athletes.
Target Heart Rate = ((max HR − resting HR) A

41. The rear foot motion called pronation results from...
Bronchiole
Amount of blood in each ventricle at end of resting phase.
Excess red blood cells often secondary to hypoxemia
Abduction - eversion - and dorsiflexion

42. Capital expense
The coordinated capacity of the heart - blood vessels - respiratory system - and tissue metabolic systems to take in - deliver - and use oxygen.
Aneurysm - bulging of the ventricular wall
Papillary muscles
Large and extraordinary purches of durable items with an extended useful life - like exercise equipment

43. A possible mechanism by which chronic exercise training may reduce resting blood pressure in a person with hypertension is...
The amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute.
1. consciousness raising 2. dramatic relief 3. environmental re-evaluation 4. self-revolution 5. social liberation
....standard densities for bone - muscle - and fat.
A reduced heart rate

44. What is asthma?
Common complex chronic disorder of the airways - characterized by variable and recurring symptoms - airflow obstruction - hyperresponsiveness of the bronchioles - and underlying inflammation
Amount of air leaving or entering with each breath - ranges from .5 to 4L
Children sweat less because sweat rate and rate of sweat production for each gland are lower in children. They have same number of glands.
1. counter conditioning 2. helping relationships 3. reinforcement management 4. self-liberation 5. stimulus control

45. Motor neuron
Ends at synaptic knob containing Ach
Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline (outward)
Enables clients to make informed decisions. Not a legal document. Provides detailed explanation of exercise program. Does not provide legal immunity. Negligence is not covered by informed consent.
Ventricular muscle depolarization

46. Systolic Blood Pressure
The coordinated capacity of the heart - blood vessels - respiratory system - and tissue metabolic systems to take in - deliver - and use oxygen.
Is the amount of pressure exerted on arterial walls; normal is <120; over 140 is hypertension
Type I
The amount of blood left in the ventricle right after ventricular contraction.

47. Supination
Curves of the cervical and lumbar regions. Considered secondary curves
A large group of disorders that restrict or reduce lung volume and tidal volume. Include loss of functioning of the alveoli-capillary unit (impairment in gas exchange) - altered mechanical function of the thorax and pulmonary system - and secondary c
Rotational movement at the radioulnar joint in a transverse plane around a longitudinal axis that results in the palm facing upward.
Multiplying by 2.54

48. Informed consent
Are unchanged day to day - month to month
Does not provide legal immunity
Hyperkyphosis (exaggerated posterior thoracic curvature) and hyperlordosis (exaggerated anterior lumbar curvature).
1. counter conditioning 2. helping relationships 3. reinforcement management 4. self-liberation 5. stimulus control

49. Within the pulmonary system - the actual exchange of gasses with the blood occurs at the ?
Deficient oxygenation of the blood
Total revenue received before any deductions
Designed around function of program - such that revenue generated is sufficient to pay for expenses incurred
Alveoli

50. Actin
Is volume of blood remaining in each ventricle after contraction
Thin filament; part of contractile muscle
Involves performing rapid dynamic - bouncing - or jerking movements often done to simulate athletic movements. Not recommended for non-athletes.
Peak VO2