The _____ is the simplest and most rapid means by which active muscles generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
A) glycolytic system
B) oxidative system
C) adipose system
D) phosphagen system
Q. 2Sports anemia refers to:
A) a serious iron-deficiency anemia that requires supplementation.
B) anemia that occurs because of blood loss during an athletic event.
C) a temporary type of anemia that occurs at the onset of a training program.
D) anemia caused by a disproportionate increase in the synthesis of new red blood cells.
Q. 3Which of the following is one of the three energy systems used by the body to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
A) The adipose system
B) The cardiorespiratory system
C) The oxidative system
D) The anaerobic system
Q. 4During exercise, _____ is generated from the metabolic breakdown of glucose, fatty acids, and to a lesser extent, amino acids.
A) adenosine triphosphate
B) adenosine monophosphate
C) adenosine diphosphate
D) adenosine tetraphosphate
Q. 5Which of the following is true of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)?
A) VO2 max is a measure of the cardiovascular system's capacity to deliver oxygen to muscles.
B) Cardiovascular adaptations to physical training decrease VO2 max.
C) A low VO2 max increases physical stamina and helps delay the onset of fatigue.
D) VO2 max can measure the rate of oxygen delivery to the brain only in case of anaerobic exercises.
Q. 6In the context of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation during exercise, which of the following is true of aerobic pathways?
A) Aerobic pathways function in oxygen-requiring conditions.
B) Short-duration, high-intensity exercise relies heavily on aerobic pathways.
C) In order to generate ATP, aerobic pathways break down proteins.
D) Aerobic pathways deliver quick but short-lived bursts of ATP to muscles.
Q. 7Which of the following is an ergogenic aid?
A) Lipid
B) Caffeine
C) Antacid
D) Electrolyte
Q. 8_____ utilizes pyruvate (from glycolysis), fatty acids, and to a lesser extent, amino acids to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
A) Aerobic metabolism
B) Anaerobic metabolism
C) Anabolic metabolism
D) Atrophic metabolism
Q. 9Which of the following is a type of resistance exercise?
A) Yoga
B) Aerobics
C) Weight lifting
D) Skipping rope