NASM-CPT (8th Edition) Chapter 8 Exam Review 100% Correct Answers

NASM-CPT (8th Edition) Chapter 8 Exam Review 100% Correct Answers Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) *Ans* A high-energy molecule that serves as the main form of energy in the human body; known as the energy currency of the body. Bioenergetics *Ans* The study of energy in the human body. Metabolism *Ans* All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself. Exercise Metabolism *Ans* The examination of bioenergetics as it relates to the unique physiologic changes and demands placed on the body during exercise. First Law Of Thermodynamics *Ans* Energy cannot be created or destroyed but merely converted from one form to another. Macronutrients *Ans* Food substances required in large amounts to supply energy and include protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Energy Balance *Ans* All of the energy someone consumes is either used to perform bodily functions or stored within the body (typically as body fat). Substrates *Ans* Intermediate forms of nutrients used in metabolic reactions to create adenosine triphosphate. Glucose *Ans* The simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy. Glycogen *Ans* Glucose that is deposited and stored in bodily tissues, such as the liver and muscle cells; the storage form of carbohydrate. Fats are what primarily fuel the body when it is not active. *Ans* True As the intensity of an activity increases, the body transitions from using mostly fat as fuel to using mostly glucose to provide energy. *Ans* True Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT1) *Ans* The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources. Ventilatory Threshold 2 (VT2) *Ans* The point wh