NASM Final Exam - Practice
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1. The pathway for hormones secreted by the endocrine a.The gland secretes the
system may be described by which of the following? hormone, which travels
Select one: through the bloodstream
a.The gland secretes the hormone, which travels to reach a target cell
through the bloodstream to reach a target cell where where it binds to a recep-
it binds to a receptor and influences a particular ac- tor and influences a par-
tion. ticular action.
b.The target cell releases the hormone, which travels
through the bloodstream to the gland to exert a par-
ticular action.
c.The gland secretes the hormone, which bypasses the
bloodstream and binds to a receptor on the target cell
to exert a particular action.
d.The hormone is secreted by the bloodstream and
travels to the gland to exert a particular effect.
2. What is the concentric function of the gluteus max- Accelerates hip extension
imus muscle? and external rotation
Select one:
a.Accelerates hip flexion and internal rotation
b.Accelerates hip extension and external rotation
c.Decelerates hip flexion and internal rotation
d.Decelerates tibial internal rotation via the iliotibial
band
3. If pyruvate is being created via glycolysis faster than The pyruvate will be con-
oxygen can be delivered to the muscle, what will hap- verted to lactate.
pen to the pyruvate?
Select one:
a.The pyruvate will be converted to acetyl CoA.
b.The pyruvate will be stored in the muscle.
c.The pyruvate will be converted to lactate.
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d.The pyruvate will be oxidized via oxidative phospho-
rylation.
4. What muscles comprise the hamstrings muscula- a.Biceps femoris, semi-
ture? membranosus, and semi-
Select one: tendinosus
a.Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendi-
nosus
b.Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius,
and rectus femoris
c.Anterior tibialis, posterior tibialis, peroneus longus,
and peroneus brevis
d.Adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor mag-
nus, and gracilis
5. What movement term is used to describe the concept Scapular retraction
of adducting the shoulder blades so that they become
closer together?
Select one:
a.Scapular elevation
b.Scapular protraction
c.Scapular retraction
d.Scapular depression
6. What is explained by the sliding filament theory? c. The shortening of a sar-
Select one: comere to produce a mus-
a.The Z-lines moving farther apart cle contraction
b.Actin myofilaments pushing myosin away from the
center of the sarcomere
c.The shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle
contraction
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d.The lengthening of a sarcomere to initiate a muscle
contraction
7. Which two electrolytes are most commonly supple- b.Sodium and potassium
mented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat?
Select one:
a.Bicarbonate and chloride
b.Sodium and potassium
c.Phosphorus and calcium
d.Magnesium and chloride
8. During short, high-intensity exercise, what is the pri- Carbohydrates
mary fuel source for the body?
Select one:
a.Amino acids
b.Carbohydrates
c.Proteins
d.Lipids
9. Which of the following is true about body image? c.Body image may not
Select one: match reality, and people
a.Body image is measured accurately based on an may view their bodies in a
individual evaluating a picture of themselves. negative way and evaluate
b.Body image is more positive in individuals who reg- themselves inaccurately.
ularly exercise in a group setting.
c.Body image may not match reality, and people may
view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate them-
selves inaccurately.
d.Body image is a very stable variable and, once es-
tablished, rarely changes for an individual.
10. What is the practice of identifying a negative inner Reverse listing
narrative and replacing it with positive statements?
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Select one:
a.Cognitive fusion
b.Imagery
c.Reverse listing
d.Stopping
11. Which of the following would be considered a process c.Run three times a week.
goal?
Select one:
a.Run a 10k race.
b.Run 1 mile.
c.Run three times a week.
d.Squat 100 pounds.
12. Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which b.Females
population?
Select one:
a.People with a low body fat percentage
b.Females
c.People with a low body mass index
d.Males
13. According to the stages of change model, which of Action
the following corresponds to a stage where people
have formed a change in their behavior for less than
6 months?
Select one:
a.Maintenance
b.Preparation
c.Contemplation
d.Action
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1. The pathway for hormones secreted by the endocrine a.The gland secretes the
system may be described by which of the following? hormone, which travels
Select one: through the bloodstream
a.The gland secretes the hormone, which travels to reach a target cell
through the bloodstream to reach a target cell where where it binds to a recep-
it binds to a receptor and influences a particular ac- tor and influences a par-
tion. ticular action.
b.The target cell releases the hormone, which travels
through the bloodstream to the gland to exert a par-
ticular action.
c.The gland secretes the hormone, which bypasses the
bloodstream and binds to a receptor on the target cell
to exert a particular action.
d.The hormone is secreted by the bloodstream and
travels to the gland to exert a particular effect.
2. What is the concentric function of the gluteus max- Accelerates hip extension
imus muscle? and external rotation
Select one:
a.Accelerates hip flexion and internal rotation
b.Accelerates hip extension and external rotation
c.Decelerates hip flexion and internal rotation
d.Decelerates tibial internal rotation via the iliotibial
band
3. If pyruvate is being created via glycolysis faster than The pyruvate will be con-
oxygen can be delivered to the muscle, what will hap- verted to lactate.
pen to the pyruvate?
Select one:
a.The pyruvate will be converted to acetyl CoA.
b.The pyruvate will be stored in the muscle.
c.The pyruvate will be converted to lactate.
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d.The pyruvate will be oxidized via oxidative phospho-
rylation.
4. What muscles comprise the hamstrings muscula- a.Biceps femoris, semi-
ture? membranosus, and semi-
Select one: tendinosus
a.Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendi-
nosus
b.Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius,
and rectus femoris
c.Anterior tibialis, posterior tibialis, peroneus longus,
and peroneus brevis
d.Adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor mag-
nus, and gracilis
5. What movement term is used to describe the concept Scapular retraction
of adducting the shoulder blades so that they become
closer together?
Select one:
a.Scapular elevation
b.Scapular protraction
c.Scapular retraction
d.Scapular depression
6. What is explained by the sliding filament theory? c. The shortening of a sar-
Select one: comere to produce a mus-
a.The Z-lines moving farther apart cle contraction
b.Actin myofilaments pushing myosin away from the
center of the sarcomere
c.The shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle
contraction
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d.The lengthening of a sarcomere to initiate a muscle
contraction
7. Which two electrolytes are most commonly supple- b.Sodium and potassium
mented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat?
Select one:
a.Bicarbonate and chloride
b.Sodium and potassium
c.Phosphorus and calcium
d.Magnesium and chloride
8. During short, high-intensity exercise, what is the pri- Carbohydrates
mary fuel source for the body?
Select one:
a.Amino acids
b.Carbohydrates
c.Proteins
d.Lipids
9. Which of the following is true about body image? c.Body image may not
Select one: match reality, and people
a.Body image is measured accurately based on an may view their bodies in a
individual evaluating a picture of themselves. negative way and evaluate
b.Body image is more positive in individuals who reg- themselves inaccurately.
ularly exercise in a group setting.
c.Body image may not match reality, and people may
view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate them-
selves inaccurately.
d.Body image is a very stable variable and, once es-
tablished, rarely changes for an individual.
10. What is the practice of identifying a negative inner Reverse listing
narrative and replacing it with positive statements?
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Select one:
a.Cognitive fusion
b.Imagery
c.Reverse listing
d.Stopping
11. Which of the following would be considered a process c.Run three times a week.
goal?
Select one:
a.Run a 10k race.
b.Run 1 mile.
c.Run three times a week.
d.Squat 100 pounds.
12. Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which b.Females
population?
Select one:
a.People with a low body fat percentage
b.Females
c.People with a low body mass index
d.Males
13. According to the stages of change model, which of Action
the following corresponds to a stage where people
have formed a change in their behavior for less than
6 months?
Select one:
a.Maintenance
b.Preparation
c.Contemplation
d.Action
14. Motivational interviewing
