NASM CPT EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECTLY ANSWERED.
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The soleus is commonly _____?r
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The adductors are commonly _____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The lats are commonly_____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The levator scapulae is commonly_____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The upper traps are commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The posterior tibialis is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The medial gastrocnemius is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER the VMO is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The gluteus maximus is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The deep cervical flexors are commonly_____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The rhomboids are commonly _____?
anterior posterior - CORRECT ANSWER Frontal plane motion occurs around an _____ axis?
,Superior - CORRECT ANSWER Shoulder elevation refers to the _____ motion of the scapula.
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of motor control
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of motor learning
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system containing mechanoreceptors
muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER system that creates energy
skeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of blood production
nervous, muscular, skeletal - CORRECT ANSWER 3 systems of the kinetic chain
altered reciprocal inhibition - CORRECT ANSWER _____ is caused by a tight agonist muscle decreasing
the neural drive to its functional antagonist
endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER the _____ system is a system of glands that secrete hormones into the
bloodstream to regulate a variety of bodily functions and consists of host organs, chemical messengers,
and target cells
ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER connective tissues that connect bone to bone
immune system - CORRECT ANSWER The primary role of the _____ is to ensure proper cellular function
stroke volume - CORRECT ANSWER amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
55% - CORRECT ANSWER total volume of plasma in blood
,metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER process by which nutrients are acquired, transported, used, and
disposed of by the body
catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER a metabolic process that breaks down molecules
anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER a metabolic process that builds molecules
protein synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER a process that results in the building of muscle
metabolic pathways - CORRECT ANSWER a series of chemical steps or reactions that either break down
or build up compounds in the body
adensosine triphosphate - CORRECT ANSWER energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the
body
2.7, 3.7 - CORRECT ANSWER The DRI for water is _____ liters for women and _____ liters for men
vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER vitamin necessary for normal blood clotting and bone strength
essential amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER amino acids that cannot be produced by the body and must
be provided by food
20-35 - CORRECT ANSWER Adults should consume _____% of their calories from fat
peas - CORRECT ANSWER Which is an example of a complex carb that is a starch
-bran
-beans
-peas
-apples
, 1.2-1.4 g/kg - CORRECT ANSWER recommended daily protein intake for endurance athletes
45-65 - CORRECT ANSWER adults should consume _____% of their calories from carbs
complex carbs and whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER adults should consume most of their carbs from
increases appetite - CORRECT ANSWER What is not a function of fat when consumed?
-energy storage
-transports certain vitamins
-increases appetite
-provides protection to organs
4 - CORRECT ANSWER one gram of carbs yields ______ calories
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body that are
required for life
rapid heartbeat - CORRECT ANSWER an effect of dehydration is
-increased sodium excretion
-decreased core temp
-rapid heartbeat
-decreased use of muscle glycogen
anaerobic - CORRECT ANSWER When an athlete begins an activity, energy is mostly derived from _____
metabolism
gluconeogenesis - CORRECT ANSWER During periods of starvation, amino acids are used to assist in
energy production, a term referred to as _____
CORRECTLY ANSWERED.
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The soleus is commonly _____?r
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The adductors are commonly _____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The lats are commonly_____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The levator scapulae is commonly_____?
overactive - CORRECT ANSWER The upper traps are commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The posterior tibialis is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The medial gastrocnemius is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER the VMO is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The gluteus maximus is commonly _____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The deep cervical flexors are commonly_____?
underactive - CORRECT ANSWER The rhomboids are commonly _____?
anterior posterior - CORRECT ANSWER Frontal plane motion occurs around an _____ axis?
,Superior - CORRECT ANSWER Shoulder elevation refers to the _____ motion of the scapula.
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of motor control
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of motor learning
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER system containing mechanoreceptors
muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER system that creates energy
skeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER system in charge of blood production
nervous, muscular, skeletal - CORRECT ANSWER 3 systems of the kinetic chain
altered reciprocal inhibition - CORRECT ANSWER _____ is caused by a tight agonist muscle decreasing
the neural drive to its functional antagonist
endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER the _____ system is a system of glands that secrete hormones into the
bloodstream to regulate a variety of bodily functions and consists of host organs, chemical messengers,
and target cells
ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER connective tissues that connect bone to bone
immune system - CORRECT ANSWER The primary role of the _____ is to ensure proper cellular function
stroke volume - CORRECT ANSWER amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
55% - CORRECT ANSWER total volume of plasma in blood
,metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER process by which nutrients are acquired, transported, used, and
disposed of by the body
catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER a metabolic process that breaks down molecules
anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER a metabolic process that builds molecules
protein synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER a process that results in the building of muscle
metabolic pathways - CORRECT ANSWER a series of chemical steps or reactions that either break down
or build up compounds in the body
adensosine triphosphate - CORRECT ANSWER energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the
body
2.7, 3.7 - CORRECT ANSWER The DRI for water is _____ liters for women and _____ liters for men
vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER vitamin necessary for normal blood clotting and bone strength
essential amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER amino acids that cannot be produced by the body and must
be provided by food
20-35 - CORRECT ANSWER Adults should consume _____% of their calories from fat
peas - CORRECT ANSWER Which is an example of a complex carb that is a starch
-bran
-beans
-peas
-apples
, 1.2-1.4 g/kg - CORRECT ANSWER recommended daily protein intake for endurance athletes
45-65 - CORRECT ANSWER adults should consume _____% of their calories from carbs
complex carbs and whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER adults should consume most of their carbs from
increases appetite - CORRECT ANSWER What is not a function of fat when consumed?
-energy storage
-transports certain vitamins
-increases appetite
-provides protection to organs
4 - CORRECT ANSWER one gram of carbs yields ______ calories
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body that are
required for life
rapid heartbeat - CORRECT ANSWER an effect of dehydration is
-increased sodium excretion
-decreased core temp
-rapid heartbeat
-decreased use of muscle glycogen
anaerobic - CORRECT ANSWER When an athlete begins an activity, energy is mostly derived from _____
metabolism
gluconeogenesis - CORRECT ANSWER During periods of starvation, amino acids are used to assist in
energy production, a term referred to as _____
