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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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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
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
stages of change
protein
Epimysium
2. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.
veins
50 percent
stabilization endurance phase - stabilization level training strategy
Joints
3. 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
heart rate (hr)
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
arteries
sinoatrial (sa) node
4. Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely responsible for the voluntary control of movement
atrium
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
somatic nervous system
5. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane
diuretics
example of gliding joint
example of condyloid joint
mechanoreceptors
6. The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.
heart rate (hr)
Synovial Joints
Central Nervous System
Endomysium
7. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise
70 percent
example of synovial joint
exercise metabolism
less than 200 mg/dl
8. Generally prescribed to correct or prevent asthma...maintains heart rate and bp
substrate
communication
bronchodilators
agonist - chest press
9. A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.
obesity
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
34 percent
Vertebral Column
10. The shaft portion of the long bone.
Diaphysis
cardiorespiratory system
communication
agonist - chest press
11. 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.
Epiphyseal Plate
Endomysium
exercise metabolism
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
12. Knee
example of synovial joint
34 percent
50 percent
type 1 diabetes
13. Moves predominantly in 2 planes of motion - only carpometacarpal
Muscular System
example of saddle joint
34 percent
inspiration
14. 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.
Epiphysis
metabolism
Axial Skeleton
Medullar Cavity
15. Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders...either increases or maintain heart rate - either maintains or decreases bp
type 1 diabetes
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
antidepressants
venules
16. Posterior deltoid - biceps
synergist - row
agonist - overhead press
respiratory pump
Skeletal System
17. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
preparation
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
every 2 years
type 2 diabetes
18. What speaker means to what the listener hears to what the listener thinks the speaker means
agonist - chest press
stages of verbal communication
agonist - overhead press
obesity
19. Having an attitude and genuine interest in seeking a client's perspective and getting to know him or her
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
active listening
nervous system
expiration
20. People in this stage do not exercise and do not intend to start in the next 6 months
Synovial Joints
obesity
the difference between affirmations and compliments
precontemplation
21. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids
golgi tendon organs
stabilizer - squat
gluconeogenesis
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
22. Somatic and automatic nervous systems
respiratory system
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
inspiration
every 2 years
23. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries
blood lipids
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - expiration)
Processes
arterioles
24. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas
BMI
Interneurons
80 percent
fat
25. Pectoralis major
sinoatrial (sa) node
BMI
agonist - chest press
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
26. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
maintenance
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
Joints
every 2 years
27. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine
Bones
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
7-12-5
Processes
28. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact
movement created by internal and external obliques
70 percent
Interneurons
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
29. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
beta blockers
Neural Activation
Interneurons
less than 200 mg/dl
30. A hollow muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhythmic contraction
movement created by internal and external obliques
heart
antagonist - row
antagonist - overhead press
31. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
stroke volume
agonist - overhead press
bronchodilators
cardiorespiratory system
32. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.
the four p's of marketing
synergist - row
Epimysium
preparation
33. Transversus abdominis
autonomic nervous system
product
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
stabilizer - squat
34. Psoas (deep hip flexor)
antagonist - squat
Remodeling
more than 240 mg/dl
stroke volume
35. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
70 percent
vertebrae
example of second class lever
36. Latissimus dorsi
price
Osteoblasts
synergist - chest press
agonist - row
37. Anterior deltoid - triceps
Depressions
heart
synergist - chest press
vasodilators
38. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over
50 percent
stages of verbal communication
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
antidepressants
39. Product - price - place - promotion
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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.
example of hinge joint
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
Periosteum
movement created by gluteus maximus - quadriceps and calf muscles
41. The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
the four p's of marketing
stages of change
70 percent
42. Posterior deltoid
Neurotransmitters
antagonist - chest press
maintenance
heart
43. The superior chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into the ventricles
mechanoreceptors
atrium
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
example of condyloid joint
44. Gluteus medius - maximus - vastus medialis oblique
Neurotransmitters
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
less than 200 mg/dl
cardiac output
45. The power training level of the OPT strives most to improve?
sinoatrial (sa) node
product
sternum
rate of force production
46. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
34 percent
contemplation
70 percent
47. Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability - input to the nervous syste - guidance - and the limitation of improper joint movement.
Ligament
synergist - squat
the difference between affirmations and compliments
example of saddle joint
48. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
exercise metabolism
price
nitrates
49. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese
34 percent
five
proprioception
movement created by internal and external obliques
50. Healthy total cholesterol level
diffusion
less than 200 mg/dl
example of ball-and-socket joint
72 million