CISSN Review Questions and Answers
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What binds to synthesize carnosine in the body - ANSWER-beta-alanine and L-histidne
What does carnosine do? - ANSWER-powerful antioxidant as it acts as an intracellular
buffer.
which vitamin shows evidence of positively affecting muscle function - ANSWER-
Vitamin D
Plant vs animal forms of Vitamin D - ANSWER-Ergocalciferol D2- plant sources
Cholecalciferol D3- animal sources
True/False: The primary ergogenic nutrients in most ED and ES appear to be
carbohydrate and/or caffeine - ANSWER-True
True/False: The ergogenic value of caffeine on mental and physical performance has
been well0-established but the potential additive benefits of other nutrients contained in
ED and ES remain to be determined - ANSWER-TRUE
True/False: Consuming ED 10-60 min before exercise can improve mental focus,
alertness, anaerobic performance, and/or endurance performance - ANSWER-True
Name 3 gluconeogenic precursors - ANSWER-Lactate
Glycerol
Amino Acids
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What binds to synthesize carnosine in the body - ANSWER-beta-alanine and L-histidne
What does carnosine do? - ANSWER-powerful antioxidant as it acts as an intracellular
buffer.
which vitamin shows evidence of positively affecting muscle function - ANSWER-
Vitamin D
Plant vs animal forms of Vitamin D - ANSWER-Ergocalciferol D2- plant sources
Cholecalciferol D3- animal sources
True/False: The primary ergogenic nutrients in most ED and ES appear to be
carbohydrate and/or caffeine - ANSWER-True
True/False: The ergogenic value of caffeine on mental and physical performance has
been well0-established but the potential additive benefits of other nutrients contained in
ED and ES remain to be determined - ANSWER-TRUE
True/False: Consuming ED 10-60 min before exercise can improve mental focus,
alertness, anaerobic performance, and/or endurance performance - ANSWER-True
Name 3 gluconeogenic precursors - ANSWER-Lactate
Glycerol
Amino Acids
