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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)






7. 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...






8. 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






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






10. Deltoid






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






12. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy in the body. fats help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy. they also serve as energy stores for the body in food. there are two types of fats - saturated and unsaturated.






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






14. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris






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






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






17. The combo and interrelation of the nervous - muscular - and skeletal systems






18. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her






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






20. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force






21. 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






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






23. High risk total cholesterol level






24. Knee






25. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.






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






27. A high-energy compound occurring in all cells from which atp is formed.






28. Transportation mechanism of the blood






29. Amino acids linked by peptide bonds - which consist of carbon - hydrogen - nitrogen - oxygen - and usually sulfur - and that have several essential biologic compounds






30. Borderline high total cholesterol level






31. Posterior deltoid






32. The process of resorption and formation of bone






33. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates.






34. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue






35. Pectoralis major






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






37. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique






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






39. Shoulder - moves in all 3 planes of motion






40. Portion of the skeletal system that includes the upper and lower extremities






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






42. Healthy total cholesterol level






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






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






45. Low loads - high reps






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






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






48. The end of long bones - which is mainly composed of cancellous bone - and house much of the red marrow involves in red blood cell production. They are also one of the primary sites for bone growth.






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






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