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Certified Personal Trainer Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
66 percent
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
Tendsons
Interneurons
2. Projections protruding from the bone where muscles - tendons - and ligaments can attach.
80 percent
veins
Processes
Osteoclassts
3. The study of energy in the human body
example of pivot joint
example of ball-and-socket joint
bioenergetics
synergist - squat
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
glycogen
inspiration
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
5. Of the leading causes of death in the US - what percentage were caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer
Medullar Cavity
Epiphyseal Plate
57 percent
Vertebral Column
6. How often do i need to recertify?
probable underactive muscles for knees moving inward
every 2 years
example of condyloid joint
glucose
7. 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.
type 2 diabetes
vasodilators
metabolism
57 percent
8. # of Americans that are obese
maintenance
preparation
72 million
force-couple
9. Weight over height essentially - 703 times weight over height squared for US (703*lbs / in^2) or kg / m^2 overseas
fat
BMI
every 2 years
integrative function
10. Vessels that transport blood from the capillaries toward the heart
precontemplation
the relationship between summarizing and reflecting (in effective communication)
capillaries
veins
11. Knee
more than 240 mg/dl
example of synovial joint
active listening
BMI
12. Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure - definitely lowers bp and can either maintain - lower or increase heart rate
Remodeling
vasodilators
example of third class lever
example of nonsynovial joint
13. 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.
Beta-oxidation
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
14. Bmi of 25 to 29.9 - between 25 to 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height
mediastinum
overweight
adenosine diphosphate
inspiration
15. The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise
synergist - overhead press
exercise metabolism
adenosine diphosphate
venules
16. Rotator cuff
stabilizer - chest press - overhead press - row
Perimysium
muscle imbalance
proprioception
17. Carpals of the hand - no axis of rotation
example of gliding joint
movement created by upper trapezius and the lower portion of the serratus anterior
antagonist - chest press
mediastinum
18. Product - price - place - promotion
19. The neuromuscular response to the sensory information
motor function
stages of verbal communication
four years
ventricles
20. The state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise
excess postexercise oxygen consumption (epoc)
stages of change
Ligament
blood vessels
21. High risk total cholesterol level
example of nonsynovial joint
heart rate (hr)
criteria that CPR/AED cert must meet
more than 240 mg/dl
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.
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
movement created by gluteus maximus - quadriceps and calf muscles
Periosteum
Endomysium
23. Biceps femoris - adductor complex - vastus lateralis - tfl
ventricles
Sarcomere
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
Ligament
24. 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
respiratory pump
product
Epiphyseal Plate
Motor Unit
25. Examples of short bones
Nonsynovial Joints
example of ball-and-socket joint
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
exercise metabolism
26. Anterior deltoid - triceps
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
Osteoblasts
synergist - chest press
probable overactive muscles for knees moving inward
27. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
respiratory pump
maintenance
2 subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system
gluconeogenesis
28. Number of vertebrae in the cervical - thoracic - and lumpar spine
motor function
7-12-5
obesity
adenosine diphosphate
29. The chemical or substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body.
triglycerides
arterioles
heart
antagonist - overhead press
30. Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Central Nervous System
glycogen
expiration
Tendsons
31. A type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
Sarcomere
arterioles
Osteoclassts
bronchodilators
32. People in this stage have maintained change for 6 months or more
70 percent
anatomical locations for durnin-womersley formula
maintenance
respiratory pump
33. Carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - aka cholesterol and triglycerides
movement created by deltoid and rotator cuff
stabilization endurance phase - stabilization level training strategy
blood lipids
example of synovial joint
34. A simple sugar manufactured by the body from carbs - fat and to a lesser extent protein - which serves as the body's main source of fuel
glucose
type 2 diabetes
respiratory pump
place
35. Junctions of bones - muscles - and connective tissues at which movement occurs. Also known as an articulation.
stages of change
Joints
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
communication
36. Borderline high total cholesterol level
between 200 and 239 mg/dl
max strength phase - strength level training strategy
50 percent
human movement system
37. High volume - moderate to high loads - moderate or low reps (6-12
four years
exercise metabolism
80 percent
hypertrophy phase - strength level training strategy
38. Performing plantarflexion at the foot and ankle complex
preparation
product
movement created by gastrocnemius - peroneus longus - and tibialis posterior
more than 240 mg/dl
39. Being unwavering in providing an experience and level of assistance that is rarely - if ever - experienced anywhere else
example of nonsynovial joint
uncompromising customer service
the four p's of marketing
Beta-oxidation
40. The process of resorption and formation of bone
Remodeling
stages of verbal communication
structures of the respiratory pump (muscles - inspiration)
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
41. A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
Osteoblasts
respiratory pump
nervous system
golgi tendon organs
42. 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
diuretics
golgi tendon organs
sinoatrial (sa) node
calcium-channel blockers
43. The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making - which produces the appropriate response
example of second class lever
preparation
integrative function
minimal oxygen consumption (vo2max)
44. The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources - such as amino acids
sternum
gluconeogenesis
force-couple
ventricles
45. Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.
somatic nervous system
diffusion
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
blood
46. Somatic and automatic nervous systems
Vertebral Column
antagonist - chest press
structures of the respiratory pump (bones)
2 subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system
47. Amount of ACL injuries that are non-contact
70 percent
somatic nervous system
example of first class lever
example of pivot joint
48. Decrease heart rate & blood pressure - normally used as antihypertensive medication or for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)
beta blockers
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
muscle spindles
stages of verbal communication
49. Posterior deltoid - biceps
strength endurance phase - strength level training strategy
synergist - row
blood
34 percent
50. Percentage of overweight Americans that are actually obese
communication
carpals of the hands - tarsals of the feet
34 percent
antagonist - squat