NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
overactive - (ANSWER)The soleus is commonly _____?r
overactive - (ANSWER)The adductors are commonly _____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The lats are commonly_____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The levator scapulae is commonly_____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The upper traps are commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The posterior tibialis is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The medial gastrocnemius is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)the VMO is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The gluteus maximus is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The deep cervical flexors are commonly_____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The rhomboids are commonly _____?
anterior posterior - (ANSWER)Frontal plane motion occurs around an _____ axis?
Superior - (ANSWER)Shoulder elevation refers to the _____ motion of the scapula.
nervous system - (ANSWER)system in charge of motor control
,NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
nervous system - (ANSWER)system in charge of motor learning
nervous system - (ANSWER)system containing mechanoreceptors
muscular system - (ANSWER)system that creates energy
skeletal system - (ANSWER)system in charge of blood production
nervous, muscular, skeletal - (ANSWER)3 systems of the kinetic chain
altered reciprocal inhibition - (ANSWER)_____ is caused by a tight agonist muscle decreasing the neural
drive to its functional antagonist
endocrine - (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 - (ANSWER)connective tissues that connect bone to bone
immune system - (ANSWER)The primary role of the _____ is to ensure proper cellular function
stroke volume - (ANSWER)amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
55% - (ANSWER)total volume of plasma in blood
metabolism - (ANSWER)process by which nutrients are acquired, transported, used, and disposed of by
the body
,NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
catabolism - (ANSWER)a metabolic process that breaks down molecules
anabolism - (ANSWER)a metabolic process that builds molecules
protein synthesis - (ANSWER)a process that results in the building of muscle
metabolic pathways - (ANSWER)a series of chemical steps or reactions that either break down or build
up compounds in the body
adensosine triphosphate - (ANSWER)energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body
2.7, 3.7 - (ANSWER)The DRI for water is _____ liters for women and _____ liters for men
vitamin K - (ANSWER)vitamin necessary for normal blood clotting and bone strength
essential amino acids - (ANSWER)amino acids that cannot be produced by the body and must be
provided by food
20-35 - (ANSWER)Adults should consume _____% of their calories from fat
peas - (ANSWER)Which is an example of a complex carb that is a starch
-bran
-beans
-peas
-apples
1.2-1.4 g/kg - (ANSWER)recommended daily protein intake for endurance athletes
, NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
45-65 - (ANSWER)adults should consume _____% of their calories from carbs
complex carbs and whole grains - (ANSWER)adults should consume most of their carbs from
increases appetite - (ANSWER)What is not a function of fat when consumed?
-energy storage
-transports certain vitamins
-increases appetite
-provides protection to organs
4 - (ANSWER)one gram of carbs yields ______ calories
metabolism - (ANSWER)refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body that are required for
life
rapid heartbeat - (ANSWER)an effect of dehydration is
-increased sodium excretion
-decreased core temp
-rapid heartbeat
-decreased use of muscle glycogen
anaerobic - (ANSWER)When an athlete begins an activity, energy is mostly derived from _____
metabolism
gluconeogenesis - (ANSWER)During periods of starvation, amino acids are used to assist in energy
production, a term referred to as _____
general adaptation syndrom - (ANSWER)provides an overview of how the human movement system
adapts to the demands imposed by physical activity
overactive - (ANSWER)The soleus is commonly _____?r
overactive - (ANSWER)The adductors are commonly _____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The lats are commonly_____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The levator scapulae is commonly_____?
overactive - (ANSWER)The upper traps are commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The posterior tibialis is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The medial gastrocnemius is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)the VMO is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The gluteus maximus is commonly _____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The deep cervical flexors are commonly_____?
underactive - (ANSWER)The rhomboids are commonly _____?
anterior posterior - (ANSWER)Frontal plane motion occurs around an _____ axis?
Superior - (ANSWER)Shoulder elevation refers to the _____ motion of the scapula.
nervous system - (ANSWER)system in charge of motor control
,NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
nervous system - (ANSWER)system in charge of motor learning
nervous system - (ANSWER)system containing mechanoreceptors
muscular system - (ANSWER)system that creates energy
skeletal system - (ANSWER)system in charge of blood production
nervous, muscular, skeletal - (ANSWER)3 systems of the kinetic chain
altered reciprocal inhibition - (ANSWER)_____ is caused by a tight agonist muscle decreasing the neural
drive to its functional antagonist
endocrine - (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 - (ANSWER)connective tissues that connect bone to bone
immune system - (ANSWER)The primary role of the _____ is to ensure proper cellular function
stroke volume - (ANSWER)amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
55% - (ANSWER)total volume of plasma in blood
metabolism - (ANSWER)process by which nutrients are acquired, transported, used, and disposed of by
the body
,NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
catabolism - (ANSWER)a metabolic process that breaks down molecules
anabolism - (ANSWER)a metabolic process that builds molecules
protein synthesis - (ANSWER)a process that results in the building of muscle
metabolic pathways - (ANSWER)a series of chemical steps or reactions that either break down or build
up compounds in the body
adensosine triphosphate - (ANSWER)energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body
2.7, 3.7 - (ANSWER)The DRI for water is _____ liters for women and _____ liters for men
vitamin K - (ANSWER)vitamin necessary for normal blood clotting and bone strength
essential amino acids - (ANSWER)amino acids that cannot be produced by the body and must be
provided by food
20-35 - (ANSWER)Adults should consume _____% of their calories from fat
peas - (ANSWER)Which is an example of a complex carb that is a starch
-bran
-beans
-peas
-apples
1.2-1.4 g/kg - (ANSWER)recommended daily protein intake for endurance athletes
, NASM-CPT (7TH EDITION) CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025
45-65 - (ANSWER)adults should consume _____% of their calories from carbs
complex carbs and whole grains - (ANSWER)adults should consume most of their carbs from
increases appetite - (ANSWER)What is not a function of fat when consumed?
-energy storage
-transports certain vitamins
-increases appetite
-provides protection to organs
4 - (ANSWER)one gram of carbs yields ______ calories
metabolism - (ANSWER)refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body that are required for
life
rapid heartbeat - (ANSWER)an effect of dehydration is
-increased sodium excretion
-decreased core temp
-rapid heartbeat
-decreased use of muscle glycogen
anaerobic - (ANSWER)When an athlete begins an activity, energy is mostly derived from _____
metabolism
gluconeogenesis - (ANSWER)During periods of starvation, amino acids are used to assist in energy
production, a term referred to as _____
general adaptation syndrom - (ANSWER)provides an overview of how the human movement system
adapts to the demands imposed by physical activity
