NSCA- CPT Exam Questions with
Verified Solutions
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle - ANSWER-
Epimysium
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle fiber have - ANSWER-1
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for activating skeletal muscles -
ANSWER-Somatic
Which division of the skeleton contains the skull and vertebral column - ANSWER-Axial
Skeleton
Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone - ANSWER-Tendon
What is the approximate pH of human blood at rest - ANSWER-7.4
The heart is composed of how many chambers - ANSWER-4
What two things occur to facilitate a redistribution of blood flow at the onset of physical
exercise - ANSWER-Skeletal muscle arteriole dilation and nonactive organ arteriole
constriction
What refers to the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs at rest during normal
breathing - ANSWER-Tidal volume
What is correct regarding maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) - ANSWER-It relates to
the heart's maximal ability to eject blood (maximal cardiac output), it represents the
maximal ability of skeletal muscle to extract oxygen, and it represents the ability to use
maximal AVO2 difference to aerobically produce energy
What are characteristics of bioenergetics - ANSWER-Breakdown of food, conversion of
chemical energy to mechanical energy, and breakdown of chemical bonds
How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis of one molecule of glucose
in blood? - ANSWER-2
What energy system is the primary source of energy at rest and during aerobic activities
- ANSWER-Oxidative
, Glycogen becomes the preferred fuel source at intensities above about what percent of
maximal oxygen uptake - ANSWER-60-75%
When relying on the slower ATP-producing energy systems, ATP can be produced as
long as the body has a good supply of what - ANSWER-Muscle glycogen, fatty acids,
and protein
In biomechanics, the term body may refer to what - ANSWER-the human body, limb
segment, and piece of chalk
What is the equation that represents Work (W) - ANSWER-Force x Distance moved
(displacement)
What is correct regarding rate of force development - ANSWER-It is the ratio of the
change in force over the change in time, it is time rate of change of force, and it can be
improved with resistance training
What is correct regarding the use of heavy metal chains on barbells - ANSWER-they
can be used with linear movements, the chains add resistance throughout the range of
motion, and the chains can be used in exercises such as the squat or bench press
With water resistance, if the surface area is larger, then the exercise will be _____ -
ANSWER-harder
What is correct regarding stress responses to resistance exercise? - ANSWER-it can
lead to increase in bone mineral density, it leads to muscle growth, and it results in
increased strength
Steroid hormones - ANSWER-Testosterone, estrogen, and any hormone derived from
cholesterol
What is correct regarding endocrine adaptations to resistance exercise - ANSWER-
Testosterone has been shown to increase, resistance exercise leads to up regulation of
androgen receptor content, and growth hormone does not appear to increase
What is correct regarding individuals who possess the ACTN XX genotype - ANSWER-
commercial DNA testing companies can inform individuals if they possess it, the ACTN
gene is responsible for producing a structural Z-line protein found mainly in type II
muscle fibers, and being a carrier of the ACTN XX genotype does not present
deleterious health consequences
What is the recommended amount of time youth should be encouraged to participate
daily in moderate to vigorous physical activity? - ANSWER-60 minutes
Verified Solutions
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle - ANSWER-
Epimysium
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle fiber have - ANSWER-1
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for activating skeletal muscles -
ANSWER-Somatic
Which division of the skeleton contains the skull and vertebral column - ANSWER-Axial
Skeleton
Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone - ANSWER-Tendon
What is the approximate pH of human blood at rest - ANSWER-7.4
The heart is composed of how many chambers - ANSWER-4
What two things occur to facilitate a redistribution of blood flow at the onset of physical
exercise - ANSWER-Skeletal muscle arteriole dilation and nonactive organ arteriole
constriction
What refers to the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs at rest during normal
breathing - ANSWER-Tidal volume
What is correct regarding maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) - ANSWER-It relates to
the heart's maximal ability to eject blood (maximal cardiac output), it represents the
maximal ability of skeletal muscle to extract oxygen, and it represents the ability to use
maximal AVO2 difference to aerobically produce energy
What are characteristics of bioenergetics - ANSWER-Breakdown of food, conversion of
chemical energy to mechanical energy, and breakdown of chemical bonds
How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis of one molecule of glucose
in blood? - ANSWER-2
What energy system is the primary source of energy at rest and during aerobic activities
- ANSWER-Oxidative
, Glycogen becomes the preferred fuel source at intensities above about what percent of
maximal oxygen uptake - ANSWER-60-75%
When relying on the slower ATP-producing energy systems, ATP can be produced as
long as the body has a good supply of what - ANSWER-Muscle glycogen, fatty acids,
and protein
In biomechanics, the term body may refer to what - ANSWER-the human body, limb
segment, and piece of chalk
What is the equation that represents Work (W) - ANSWER-Force x Distance moved
(displacement)
What is correct regarding rate of force development - ANSWER-It is the ratio of the
change in force over the change in time, it is time rate of change of force, and it can be
improved with resistance training
What is correct regarding the use of heavy metal chains on barbells - ANSWER-they
can be used with linear movements, the chains add resistance throughout the range of
motion, and the chains can be used in exercises such as the squat or bench press
With water resistance, if the surface area is larger, then the exercise will be _____ -
ANSWER-harder
What is correct regarding stress responses to resistance exercise? - ANSWER-it can
lead to increase in bone mineral density, it leads to muscle growth, and it results in
increased strength
Steroid hormones - ANSWER-Testosterone, estrogen, and any hormone derived from
cholesterol
What is correct regarding endocrine adaptations to resistance exercise - ANSWER-
Testosterone has been shown to increase, resistance exercise leads to up regulation of
androgen receptor content, and growth hormone does not appear to increase
What is correct regarding individuals who possess the ACTN XX genotype - ANSWER-
commercial DNA testing companies can inform individuals if they possess it, the ACTN
gene is responsible for producing a structural Z-line protein found mainly in type II
muscle fibers, and being a carrier of the ACTN XX genotype does not present
deleterious health consequences
What is the recommended amount of time youth should be encouraged to participate
daily in moderate to vigorous physical activity? - ANSWER-60 minutes
