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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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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. regulation mechanism of the blood
Processes
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
synergist - row
2. The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest except the lungs
Neurotransmitters
calcium-channel blockers
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
mediastinum
3. People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
preparation
Perimysium
antidepressants
4. 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
Epimysium
diffusion
glycogen
neuron
5. Often referred to as juvenile diabetes bc symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood as a result of the pancreas not producing insulin
type 1 diabetes
34 percent
Ligament
inspiration
6. Lower blood pressure and can do anything to heart rate - could be anything - used for treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)
antidepressants
70 percent
inspiration
calcium-channel blockers
7. The process of actively contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
inspiration
Epiphyseal Plate
Endomysium
8. 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.
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
the four p's of marketing
Perimysium
Epiphyseal Plate
9. Nodding the head -- top of the spinal column as fulcrum / joint axis in the middle ( seesaw-like)
example of first class lever
cardiorespiratory system
proprioception
Interneurons
10. Sutures of the skill...little or no movement
carbohydrates
example of nonsynovial joint
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
agonist - chest press
11. The process of resorption and formation of bone
Remodeling
autonomic nervous system
exercise metabolism
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
12. Receptors surrounding a joint that response to pressure acceleration and deceleration of the joint
joint receptors
preparation
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
stages of verbal communication
13. Soleus - lateral gastrocnemius - biceps femoris
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
probable overactive muscles for knees turning out
example of ball-and-socket joint
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
14. What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity?
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
75 percent
Skeletal System
capillaries
15. Joint motion
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
nitrates
Arthrokinematics
80 percent
16. 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.
agonist - row
Periosteum
promote
Muscular System
17. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus
example of ball-and-socket joint
force-couple
probable underactive muscles for knees turning ou
Skeletal System
18. Percentage of adults with cholesterol 200 mg/dl and over
more than 240 mg/dl
beta blockers
atrium
50 percent
19. 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.
Nonsynovial Joints
antagonist - overhead press
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
Beta-oxidation
20. Of the six leading causes of death in the US in 2006 - how many were chronic diseases responsible for
agonist - row
five
venules
exercise metabolism
21. 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
type 2 diabetes
stabilizer - squat
agonist - chest press
blood
22. A system of the body composed of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
Peripheral Nervous System
cardiorespiratory system
substrate
23. The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
agonist - row
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
proprioception
beta blockers
24. The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles.
Perimysium
synergist - squat
respiratory system
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
25. Pectoralis major
agonist - chest press
active listening
golgi tendon organs
example of third class lever
26. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Interneurons
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
carbohydrates
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
27. A type of cell that is responsible for bone formation
autonomic nervous system
Osteoblasts
Arthrokinematics
place
28. Number one important thing in the initial physical training session
arterioles
communication
agonist - row
example of synovial joint
29. Example of flat bones
veins
human movement system
sternum
metabolism
30. The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin.
66 percent
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
Joints
Sarcomere
31. The specific product or service offered
product
four years
cardiorespiratory system
bioenergetics
32. Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
Arthrokinematics
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
gluconeogenesis
muscle spindles
33. Knee - moves mostly in 1 plane
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
mediastinum
example of synovial joint
example of condyloid joint
34. Energy storage an transfer unit within the cells of the body
Nonsynovial Joints
stroke volume
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
Perimysium
35. The body's framework - composed of bones and joints
agonist - chest press
atrioventricular (av) node
Skeletal System
stages of change
36. Transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
agonist - squat
example of nonsynovial joint
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
proprioception
37. Compliments typically have an evaluative judgment implicit within them. Compliments usually begin with "i" statements...
80 percent
example of saddle joint
the difference between affirmations and compliments
Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues - transports waste products from tissues - transports hormones to organs and tissues - carries heat throughout the body
38. 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.
metabolism
diuretics
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
example of hinge joint
39. People in this stage do not exercise but are thinking about becoming more active in the next 6 months
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
contemplation
80 percent
human movement system
40. Associated w obesity - particularly abdominal obesity - and accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of all diabetes.
expiration
nervous system
type 2 diabetes
somatic nervous system
41. A system of organs (the lungs and respiratory passageways) that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream
example of second class lever
respiratory system
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
Epiphyseal Plate
42. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
blood
antagonist - overhead press
integrative function
43. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)
agonist - overhead press
stages of verbal communication
beta blockers
regulates body temp and acid balance in the body
44. High loads - low reps (1-5) - longer rest periods
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
calcium-channel blockers
cardiorespiratory system
45. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
protein
Osteoclassts
active listening
synergist - row
46. What percentage of deaths could have been prevented if a healthy lifestyle were followed?
Appendicular Skeleton
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
Peripheral Nervous System
80 percent
47. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response
vasodilators
integrative function
example of condyloid joint
Epiphyseal Plate
48. Upward rotation of the scapula
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
66 percent
cardiorespiratory system
maintenance
49. Protection mechanism of the blood
Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting - contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
muscle spindles
somatic nervous system
sinoatrial (sa) node
50. High risk total cholesterol level
Epimysium
every 2 years
rate of force production
more than 240 mg/dl