NFPT EXAM PREP KIT WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
RATED A+
The movement of blood from one area of the body to another
requires the ________ of vessels in the region where blood is
needed, and _______ of the vessels in all the other regions
Correct Answer vasodilation, vasoconstriction
widening, narrowing
Commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell, these are
organelles inside a cell that work primarily to produce energy
needed for daily recovery Correct Answer Mitochondria
The process by which blood flows between the heart and the
lungs Correct Answer Pulmonary circulation
Fluids constantly move across separating membranes in order to
maintain osmosis. Fluid that is found outside the cell is called
_____________ and it includes the __________ that transports
elements like hormones, proteins, and nutrients where the body
needs them Correct Answer Extracellular fluid, blood plasma
Among its many functions, the liver produces about 80% of the
cholesterol in the body Correct Answer TRUE
Which hormone is responsible for removing glucose from the
blood stream? Correct Answer insulin
A chief carbohydrate storage form of glucose is? Correct Answer
Muscle glycogen
Aerobic metabolism is also called? Correct Answer Cell
respiration
,A balanced diet includes: Correct Answer Right proportions of
various macro and micro nutrients
Variety which assures that functional requirements are being met
Balance that ensures few to no bodily function deficiencies exist
ALL TRUE
Which of the statements regarding micronutrients is/are correct?
Correct Answer They are not required in as large of a quantity as
macro-nutrients
The definition "the absolute range of motion in a joint or serious of
joints that is attainable in a momentary effort with the help of a
partner or a piece of equipment" described what? Correct Answer
Flexibility
During the performance of intense work, the adrenal glands are
stimulated to release stress hormones which actually result in
catabolism of body tissues. When performing high intensity
workouts, do this to reduce this effect Correct Answer Workout
for a short duration
The body transition from an anaerobic metabolism to an
aerobically dominated metabolism is primarily dependent on
which two major factors Correct Answer Duration of exercise and
intensity of exercise
When an endurance athlete is said to have "hit the wall" what
does this mean? Correct Answer There is an exhaustion of
glucose reserves in the liver and muscles
An abrupt loss of energy and sudden fatigue occurs
It is time to incorporate the performance and recovery of
resistance training to increase glycogen stores
ALL TRUE
, Basides training for strength and power, what other component
should a true professional strength based athlete train vigorously
to outperform his competition Correct Answer Cardio
Flexibility
Sport Activity
ALL correct
Which of the following is an adverse effect of steroid use? Correct
Answer Liver and kidney damage
Shutdown of hormone production
Gynecomastia
ALL true
Which somatotype is characterized by increased capacity for fat
storage, viewed as overweight or big boned, wide waist and
shoulders, larger bone structure? Correct Answer Endomorph
What is true about the relationship between muscle strength and
muscle endurance? Correct Answer They have an inverse
relationship
Which of the following is true about fats, carbohydrates and
proteins? Correct Answer Fats have 9 cal per gram
Carbs and proteins have 4 cal per gram
The general goal of this type of training is to include short, high
bursts of exercise followed by slightly longer "recover" periods,
where these recover periods are less intense single joint and
postural exercises Correct Answer High Intensity Interval
Training (HIIT)
The capacity to move the body in different directions in rapid
succession describes which performance variable? Correct
Answer Agility
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
RATED A+
The movement of blood from one area of the body to another
requires the ________ of vessels in the region where blood is
needed, and _______ of the vessels in all the other regions
Correct Answer vasodilation, vasoconstriction
widening, narrowing
Commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell, these are
organelles inside a cell that work primarily to produce energy
needed for daily recovery Correct Answer Mitochondria
The process by which blood flows between the heart and the
lungs Correct Answer Pulmonary circulation
Fluids constantly move across separating membranes in order to
maintain osmosis. Fluid that is found outside the cell is called
_____________ and it includes the __________ that transports
elements like hormones, proteins, and nutrients where the body
needs them Correct Answer Extracellular fluid, blood plasma
Among its many functions, the liver produces about 80% of the
cholesterol in the body Correct Answer TRUE
Which hormone is responsible for removing glucose from the
blood stream? Correct Answer insulin
A chief carbohydrate storage form of glucose is? Correct Answer
Muscle glycogen
Aerobic metabolism is also called? Correct Answer Cell
respiration
,A balanced diet includes: Correct Answer Right proportions of
various macro and micro nutrients
Variety which assures that functional requirements are being met
Balance that ensures few to no bodily function deficiencies exist
ALL TRUE
Which of the statements regarding micronutrients is/are correct?
Correct Answer They are not required in as large of a quantity as
macro-nutrients
The definition "the absolute range of motion in a joint or serious of
joints that is attainable in a momentary effort with the help of a
partner or a piece of equipment" described what? Correct Answer
Flexibility
During the performance of intense work, the adrenal glands are
stimulated to release stress hormones which actually result in
catabolism of body tissues. When performing high intensity
workouts, do this to reduce this effect Correct Answer Workout
for a short duration
The body transition from an anaerobic metabolism to an
aerobically dominated metabolism is primarily dependent on
which two major factors Correct Answer Duration of exercise and
intensity of exercise
When an endurance athlete is said to have "hit the wall" what
does this mean? Correct Answer There is an exhaustion of
glucose reserves in the liver and muscles
An abrupt loss of energy and sudden fatigue occurs
It is time to incorporate the performance and recovery of
resistance training to increase glycogen stores
ALL TRUE
, Basides training for strength and power, what other component
should a true professional strength based athlete train vigorously
to outperform his competition Correct Answer Cardio
Flexibility
Sport Activity
ALL correct
Which of the following is an adverse effect of steroid use? Correct
Answer Liver and kidney damage
Shutdown of hormone production
Gynecomastia
ALL true
Which somatotype is characterized by increased capacity for fat
storage, viewed as overweight or big boned, wide waist and
shoulders, larger bone structure? Correct Answer Endomorph
What is true about the relationship between muscle strength and
muscle endurance? Correct Answer They have an inverse
relationship
Which of the following is true about fats, carbohydrates and
proteins? Correct Answer Fats have 9 cal per gram
Carbs and proteins have 4 cal per gram
The general goal of this type of training is to include short, high
bursts of exercise followed by slightly longer "recover" periods,
where these recover periods are less intense single joint and
postural exercises Correct Answer High Intensity Interval
Training (HIIT)
The capacity to move the body in different directions in rapid
succession describes which performance variable? Correct
Answer Agility
