Exercise Physiology Quiz

What is the immediate change that occurs when performing a single bout of exercise called? (C1)

• Drift.

• Response.

• Adaptation.

• Acute response.

Which type of exercise primarily uses creatine phosphate and glycogen from muscles? (C1)

• Aerobic.

• Endurance.

• Anaerobic.

• Continuous training.

Which muscle fibers are primarily used during aerobic training? (C1)

• Fast-twitch.

• Mixed fibers.

• Slow-twitch.

• Fast and slow-twitch.

What is the resting cardiac output for an average person? (C1)

• 2 L/min.

• 3 L/min.

• 4 L/min.

• 5 L/min.

During which phase of exercise does anticipatory response occur? (C1)

• During.

• After.

• Before.

• Mid-exercise.

What percentage of cardiac output do respiratory muscles account for during heavy exercise? (C1)

• 5%.

• 10%.

• 15%.

• 20%.

How does blood pH typically change during intense exercise? (C2)

• Rises to 8.0.

• Stays at 7.4.

• Drops to 7.0.

• Increases to 7.8.

What happens to stroke volume during exercise at intensities above 40-60% of maximal heart rate? (C2)

• Drops.

• Plateaus.

• Increases rapidly.

• Continues rising steadily.

Which blood pressure component typically remains relatively stable during endurance exercise? (C2)

• MAP.

• DBP.

• SBP.

• Pulse pressure.

What causes cardiovascular drift during prolonged exercise? (C2)

• Cooling.

• Dehydration.

• Blood thickening.

• Increased core temperature.