PED 101 Chapter 3 – Flashcards

The cardiorespiratory system is made up of the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system.

A common overuse injury is a. shoulder dislocation. b. frequent bruising. c. ligament sprains. d. plantar fasciitis.

Studies have shown that exercise can reduce the symptoms of depression.

The lower respiratory tract consists of the a. bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. b. pharynx, lower trachea, and bronchioles. c. larynx, trachea, and bronchi. d. lower trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.

The upper respiratory tract is made up of the a. lower trachea and lungs. b. bronchioles, lungs, and alveoli. c. pharynx, larynx, and trachea. d. pharynx and bronchioles.

Which of the following activities would be primarily fueled by the anaerobic energy system? a. a sprint down a football field b. swimming for 5 minutes c. a two-mile run d. a twenty-minute walk

Which of the following may occur as the result of cardiorespiratory training? a. less efficient transfer and use of oxygen by muscles b. decrease in glycogen stores within muscle c. decrease in the number of mitochondria within muscle d. improved oxygen delivery to muscles

Heart rate reserve is the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate.

It is easier to maintain cardiorespiratory fitness with shorter but more intense workouts.

A faster time and lower heart rate on a one-mile walk test would indicate a lower VO2max.

The respiratory system consists of the a. stomach and intestines. b. glands. c. heart and the blood vessels. d. air passageways and the lungs.

Jim has been jogging for 20 minutes per session and is now ready to increase his program. According to the 10 percent rule, Jim should increase his workout time by no more than a. 6 minutes. b. 14 minutes. c. 10 minutes. d. 2 minutes.

Submaximal tests are typically used to assess fitness because they a. require more expertise than maximal tests. b. are safer than maximal tests. c. are more accurate than maximal tests. d. must be performed in a laboratory setting.

Cardiac output increases with training.

The complete breakdown of fat, glucose, and protein to produce oxidative energy occurs in the hemoglobin.

Stored adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the muscle is used in the ________ energy system. a. immediate b. aerobic c. delayed d. anaerobic

When checking your pulse during exercise, you should measure your heart rate for 30 seconds.

Cardiorespiratory fitness has a protective effect against age-related declines in cognitive ability.

Which of the following decreases as the result of cardiorespiratory training? a. left ventricular volume b. resting heart rate c. maximal oxygen consumption d. fat use for energy in exercise

During the ________ phase of the heart cycle, the ventricles relax and fill with blood. a. systolic b. venous c. peristaltic d. diastolic

The ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart during the ________ phase of the heart cycle. a. venous b. systolic c. peristaltic d. diastolic

The human heart consists of ________ chambers. a. 5 b. 3 c. 4 d. 2

Which of the following would be considered indoor cardio workout equipment? a. elliptical machine b. inline skates c. barbell and free weights d. weight machines

Training that involves continuous activity sustained for 20 or more minutes is known as a. interval training. b. aerobic training. c. anaerobic training. d. cross-training.