ACSM CPT Exam Review Questions and Answers Graded A+

ACSM CPT Exam Review Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the function of the tricuspid valve? A. It acts as a pacemaker. B. To pump blood through the heart. C. Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium. D. Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium. Answer: D What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction? A. Myofibril B. Sarcomere C. Myosin D. Sarcolemma Answer: B Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body? A. Right ventricle B. Left ventricle C. Right atrium D. Left atrium Answer: B What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine? A. Kyphotic curve B. Scoliotic curve C. Lordotic curve D. Myotic curve Answer: C Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product? A. Pyruvic Acid B. Phosphoric Acid C. Citric Acid D. Lactic Acid Answer: D The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____. A. muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter. B. muscle fiber number. C. connective tissue thickness. D. hydration state of the muscle. Answer: A Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups? A. Hamstrings B. Gastrocnemius C. Brachioradialis D. Quadriceps femoris Answer: D What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive individual? A. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase. B. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease. C. Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged. D. Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged. Answer: B How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise? How does heart rate increase in