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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. Deltoid






2. Triceps






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






4. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.






5. Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body






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






7. Protection mechanism of the blood






8. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement






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






10. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems






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






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






13. 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.






14. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart






15. 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...






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






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






18. Small terminal branches of an artery - which end in capillaries






19. A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle.






20. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint






21. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord






22. 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.






23. Transportation mechanism of the blood






24. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction






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






26. Trunk rotation






27. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12






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






29. Example of irregular bones






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






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






32. Organic compounds of carbon - hydrogen - and oxygen - which include starches - cellulose - and sugars - and are an important source of energy. all carbs are eventually broken down in the body to glucose - a simple sugar.






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






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






35. Flattened or indented portions of bone - which can be muscle attachment sites.






36. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine






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






38. The study of energy in the human body






39. 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.






40. Examples of short bones






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






42. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane






43. Percentage of adults with low back pain






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






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






46. Joint motion






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






48. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation






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






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