Chapter 1: Exercise Physiology

1. Which is the proper sequence of blood flow through the heart?. A. (Superior) Vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, semi-lunar valves, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aorta B. Vena cava, left atrium, left ventricle, semi lunar valves, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, right atrium, mitral valve, right ventricle, aorta C. Vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, semi-lunar valves, pulmonary veins, lungs, pulmonary arteries, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aorta D. Vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, mitral valves, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, semi-lunar valves, left ventricle, aorta

7. Golgi tendon organs (aka Muscle Tendon Organ) serve as a protective mechanism against excessive: A. contractile force. B. stretch. C. eccentric contractions. D. muscle fatigue.

8. According to the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, what is the correct sequence of events? I. Formation of actinmyosin crossbridges II. Energy from ATP causes the myosin heads to swivel toward the center of the sarcomere III. Shortening of the sarcomere IV. A nervous impulse from the central nervous system A. I, II, III, and IV B. II, I, III, and IV C. IV, III, I, and II D. IV, II, I, and III

Chapter 3: Biomechanics and Applied Kinesiology

21. Which of the following features an increased lumbar curve, increased curve of the thoracic spine, rounded shoulders and a forward tilted head? A. Kyphosis-lordosis B. Flat back C. Sway back D. Scoliosis

Chapter 4: Nutrition
25. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) can be lowered by which of the following? A. Decreased intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats B. Increased intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats C. Increased intake of protein D. Decreased intake of carbohydrate 26. Vitamin C & E, selenium, sulfur and beta-carotene are nutrients classified as: A. water soluble vitamins. B. fat soluble vitamins. C. minerals. D. antioxidants. 27. Which nutrient BEST replenishes glycogen stores immediately after high intensity exercise? A. Baked Potato B. Skim Milk C. Apple D. Pear