ISSA TRAINER EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

Muscular, cardiopulmonary, and metabolic adaptations to exercise are known as the training effect. (T/F) - ANSWER-True The body's automatic tendency to maintain a constant internal body environment through various processes is called: - ANSWER-Homeostasis BMR stands for - ANSWER-basal metabolic rate Anabolism and catabolism occur at the same time throughout the body. (T/F) - ANSWER-True A calorie is a unit of heat. (T/F) - ANSWER-True The preferred unit in metabolic studies and nutrition labels is the kilocalorie (kcal). (T/F) - ANSWER-True The primary (not the 'initial') fuel during endurance exercise is: - ANSWER-Fatty acids The molecule used for storing and transferring energy in the body is called: - ANSWER-Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) The ATP/CP pathway is the primary pathway used for activities lasting two minutes or greater. (T/F) - ANSWER-False About 98% of the human body is composed of only six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorous. (T/F) - ANSWER-True The respiratory system is responsible for: - ANSWER-- Supplying oxygen to the body - Eliminating carbon dioxide in the body - Helps regulate the body's pH balance The circulatory system consists of: - ANSWER-Heart, arteries, and veins