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All of the following are effects of caffeine when taken to enhance endurance or performance except 


A)  may enhance alertness. 
B)  reduced perception of fatigue. 
C)  raise blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate. 
D)  improve concentration. 
E)  acts as a stimulant in the body.

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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An athlete getting ready to compete in the 100-meter dash will rely primarily on _____ for quick energy in this event.


A)  Fat 
B)  Lactate 
C)  Creatine phosphate 
D)  Adenosine diphosphate 
E)  Glucose

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Activity that is a 7 or 8 on a scale of perceived exertion where an individual can talk,but it is difficult,is _________.


A)  overload 
B)  vigorous 
C)  light 
D)  moderate 
E)  anaerobic

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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MATCHING -The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without becoming exhausted


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) B) and N)
V) A) and B)

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MATCHING -A high-energy compound in muscle cells that can provide immediate energy


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) A) and E)
V) A) and H)

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Which of the following is correct statement about the U.S.adult population's physical activity? 


A)  Half of adults get physical activity, but no exercise. 
B)  Approximately 80% of adults do not meet physical activity guidelines. 
C)  Approximately 20% of adults get no physical activity. 
D)  One-fourth of adults are sedentary. 
E)  Approximately 60% of adults don't exercise regularly.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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MATCHING -Training principle that involves incrementally increasing intensity,frequency,and/or duration


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) D) and M)
V) H) and T)

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All of the following reasons that alcohol should not be used to rehydrate the body except 


A)  it has a diuretic effect. 
B)  it inhibits glycogen breakdown. 
C)  it slows reaction time. 
D)  it impairs the body's ability to regulate temperature. 
E)  it can lead to sports-related injuries.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Demetrius weighs 170 pounds at the start of his workout,but weighs 167 pounds after his competition.How much fluid does he need to consume? 


A)  2 cups 
B)  3 cups 
C)  4 cups 
D)  6 cups 
E)  8 cups

F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

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MATCHING -The amount of blood pumped out of the heart each minute


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) D) and M)
V) I) and S)

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By routing blood supply through ________,sweat evaporates which cools the skin and underlying blood.


A)  blood vessels near the kidneys 
B)  arteries in the cooler extremities of the body 
C)  capillaries just under the skin 
D)  deep veins in the cooler areas of the body 
E)  blood vessels surrounding the lungs

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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MATCHING -Allows the joints to move freely and through a full range of motion


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) I) and L)
V) D) and G)

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Regular aerobic workouts gradually improve heart and lung function that causes ________ for more efficient oxygen delivery.


A)  resting heart rate to increase 
B)  cardiac output to increase 
C)  blood pressure to increase 
D)  stroke volume to decrease 
E)  anaerobic capacity to increase

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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John is a marathon runner training for his next competition.He normally weighs 185 pounds,and he admits to forgetting to hydrate adequately during long training runs.What weight suggests John is very close to becoming dehydrated? 


A)  173 
B)  176 
C)  179.5 
D)  181.5 
E)  183

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following is not a correct statement about ergogenic aids? 


A)  Some supplements may be contaminated with illegal substances not listed on the label. 
B)  The majority of ergogenic aids have research findings that support claims made on label. 
C)  When performance does improve after use of an ergogenic aid, the improvement is often due to the placebo effect. 
D)  Ergogenic ads may feature references to scientific journals to give the illusion of endorsement. 
E)  Some ergogenic aids may have little health effect on the body, while others may increase harm or put one at increased risk of death.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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MATCHING -Decrease in muscle size and strength


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) G) and M)
V) J) and O)

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Mary is 15 years old and has just joined her high school swim team.After the first three months of training and competing,her coach sends the team for mandatory physical examinations and routine blood tests.When Mary got home,she told her mom that the team physician prescribed her a daily iron supplement to take.What condition does Mary most likely have? 


A)  Iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  Amenorrhea 
C)  Vitamin E deficiency 
D)  Pernicious anemia 
E)  Sports anemia

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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While athletes are encouraged to eat a diet high in antioxidant-rich foods,research findings are conflicting in regards to ________ as a way to prevent against exercise-induced oxidative stress.


A)  increased vitamin C intake from fruits 
B)  vitamin E supplementation 
C)  increased beta-carotene intake from foods 
D)  incorporation of vitamin E-rich oils 
E)  increased intake of fruits and vegetables

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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MATCHING -It is released into the bloodstream when the liver breaks down glycogen


A) VO2max
B) Cardiac output
C) Hypertrophy
D) Muscle endurance
E) Myokines
F) Overload
G) Oxygen
H) Fitness
I) Alcohol
J) Caffeine
K) Glucose
L) Creatine
M) Glycogen
N) Hydration
O) Flexibility
P) Lactate
Q) Atrophy
R) Hypothermia
S) Hyperthermia
T) Sports anemia

U) M) and T)
V) L) and N)

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What affects the amount of glycogen that the muscles can store?

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