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Which of the following cause an a
athlete's HR to increase during
the anticipatory period
immediately before the start of
a race?
a. Parasymp increase, Symp
decrease
b. Parasymp increase, Symp
increase
c. Parasymp decrease, Symp
increase

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True False



Correct definition

, c



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Gas exchanged during a
respiration occurs in which of
the following structures?
a. veins
b. bronchioles
c. capillaries

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True False



Correct definition



c




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Which of the following
a
situations would most inspire an
athlete with a high motive to
achieve success?
a. a very easy competition in
which the probability of success
is virtually guaranteed
b. a challenging situation in

,which the probability of success
to failure is even
c. an extremely difficult situation
in which the probability of
success is highly unlikely

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True False



Correct definition



b




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Which of the following b
cardiovascular adaptations to
chronic aerobic exercise
contributes the most to
improved aerobic endurance
performance?
a. increased maximal cardiac
output
b. decreased resting BP
c. lowered resting HR

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True False

, Correct definition



a




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Which of the following will be a
improved the most by
increasing the strength of the
hip flexor muscles?
a. maximum speed
b. start speed
c. deceleration speed

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True False




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In comparison to an elite c
Olympic weightlifter, an elite
long-distance cyclist will have a
greater percentage of which of
the following?
A. Type I muscle fibers

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