NCSF Exam 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(2024 LATEST UPDATE)CORRECT
100%
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure fluctuations is known as -
ANSWER vascular compliance
Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's health and well-
being? - ANSWER quitting smoking
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared to younger
clients? - ANSWER spinal extension
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical activity? - ANSWER
carbohydrates
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque termed -
ANSWER atherosclerosis
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval training, your client's
resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most likely caused this reduction? - ANSWER
increased stroke volume
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad cholesterol levels
in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - ANSWER trans fatty acids
Why does a high-sugar diet increase the risk for obesity? - ANSWER sugar increases insulin which inhibits
lipolysis
ANSWERS(2024 LATEST UPDATE)CORRECT
100%
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure fluctuations is known as -
ANSWER vascular compliance
Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's health and well-
being? - ANSWER quitting smoking
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared to younger
clients? - ANSWER spinal extension
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical activity? - ANSWER
carbohydrates
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque termed -
ANSWER atherosclerosis
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval training, your client's
resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most likely caused this reduction? - ANSWER
increased stroke volume
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad cholesterol levels
in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - ANSWER trans fatty acids
Why does a high-sugar diet increase the risk for obesity? - ANSWER sugar increases insulin which inhibits
lipolysis
