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ACE GFI Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Q: Abduction
Ans: Movement away from the midline of the body
Q: Abrasion
Ans: A scraping away of the skin or mucous membrane
Q: Accent
Ans: Emphasis on a given beat
Q: Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
Ans: The range of intake for a particular energy source that is
associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes
of essential nutrients
Q: Action
Ans: The stage of the transtheoretical model of behavioral change
during which the individual is actively engaging in a behavior that was
started less than six months ago.
Q: Active Listening
Ans: Mode of listening in which the listener is concerned about the
content, intent, and feelings of the message
Q: Activities of daily living (ADLs)
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Ans: Activities normally performed for hygiene, bathing, household
chores, walking, shopping and similar activities
Q: Adduction
Ans: movement toward the middle of the body
Q: Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Ans: A high-energy phosphate molecule required to provide energy
for cellular function. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically and
stored in the body
Q: Adequate Intake (AI)
Ans: A recommended nutrient intake level that, based on research,
appears to be sufficient for good health.
Q: Adherence
Ans: The extent to which people follow their plans or treatment
recommendations. Exercise adherence is the extent to which people
follow an exercise program.
Q: Aerobic System
Ans: The energy pathway that uses oxygen, fats, carbohydrate and
sometimes proteins for re-synthesizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
for prolonged energy use.
Q: Affective Domain
Ans: One of the three domains of learning; involves the learning of
emotional behaviors
Q: Agonist
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Ans: The muscle directly responsible for observed movement; also
called the prime mover.
Q: Agreement to participate
Ans: Signed document that indicates that the participant is aware of
inherent risks and potential injuries that can occur from participation
Q: Allergen
Ans: a substance that causes an allergic reaction by stimulating type-1
hypersensitivity in genetically susceptible individuals
Q: Ambient Temperature
Ans: The temperature of the surrounding air, room temperature
Q: Americans with Disabilities Act
Ans: Civil rights legislation designed to improve access to jobs, work
places, and commercial spaces for people with disabilities.
Q: Anaerobic
Ans: Without the presence of oxygen
Q: Anatomy
Ans: The brand of science concerned with the bodily structure of
humans, animals, and other living organisms
Q: Antagonist
Ans: The muscle that acts in opposition to the contraction produced by
an angonist
Q: Anterior
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Ans: Anatomical term meaning toward the front. Opposite of
posterior.
Q: Anxiety
Ans: A state of uneasiness and apprehension; occurs in some mental
disorders
Q: Arthritis
Ans: Inflammation of a joint; a state characterized by the
inflammation of joints
Q: Articular Cartilage
Ans: Cartilage covering the ends of the bones inside diarthroidial
joints; allows the ends of the bones to glide without friction
Q: Assosciative stage of learning
Ans: The second stage of learning a motor skill, when performers have
mastered the fundamentals and can concentrate on skill refinement
Q: Asthma
Ans: A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that affects
genetically susceptible individuals in response to various environmental
triggers such as allergens, viral infection, exercise, cold, and stress
Q: Atherosclerosis
Ans: A specific form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the
accumulation of fatty material on the inner walls of the arteries,
causing them to harden, thicken, and lose elasticity
Q: Athletic Trainer
ACE GFI Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Q: Abduction
Ans: Movement away from the midline of the body
Q: Abrasion
Ans: A scraping away of the skin or mucous membrane
Q: Accent
Ans: Emphasis on a given beat
Q: Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
Ans: The range of intake for a particular energy source that is
associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes
of essential nutrients
Q: Action
Ans: The stage of the transtheoretical model of behavioral change
during which the individual is actively engaging in a behavior that was
started less than six months ago.
Q: Active Listening
Ans: Mode of listening in which the listener is concerned about the
content, intent, and feelings of the message
Q: Activities of daily living (ADLs)
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Ans: Activities normally performed for hygiene, bathing, household
chores, walking, shopping and similar activities
Q: Adduction
Ans: movement toward the middle of the body
Q: Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Ans: A high-energy phosphate molecule required to provide energy
for cellular function. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically and
stored in the body
Q: Adequate Intake (AI)
Ans: A recommended nutrient intake level that, based on research,
appears to be sufficient for good health.
Q: Adherence
Ans: The extent to which people follow their plans or treatment
recommendations. Exercise adherence is the extent to which people
follow an exercise program.
Q: Aerobic System
Ans: The energy pathway that uses oxygen, fats, carbohydrate and
sometimes proteins for re-synthesizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
for prolonged energy use.
Q: Affective Domain
Ans: One of the three domains of learning; involves the learning of
emotional behaviors
Q: Agonist
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Ans: The muscle directly responsible for observed movement; also
called the prime mover.
Q: Agreement to participate
Ans: Signed document that indicates that the participant is aware of
inherent risks and potential injuries that can occur from participation
Q: Allergen
Ans: a substance that causes an allergic reaction by stimulating type-1
hypersensitivity in genetically susceptible individuals
Q: Ambient Temperature
Ans: The temperature of the surrounding air, room temperature
Q: Americans with Disabilities Act
Ans: Civil rights legislation designed to improve access to jobs, work
places, and commercial spaces for people with disabilities.
Q: Anaerobic
Ans: Without the presence of oxygen
Q: Anatomy
Ans: The brand of science concerned with the bodily structure of
humans, animals, and other living organisms
Q: Antagonist
Ans: The muscle that acts in opposition to the contraction produced by
an angonist
Q: Anterior
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Ans: Anatomical term meaning toward the front. Opposite of
posterior.
Q: Anxiety
Ans: A state of uneasiness and apprehension; occurs in some mental
disorders
Q: Arthritis
Ans: Inflammation of a joint; a state characterized by the
inflammation of joints
Q: Articular Cartilage
Ans: Cartilage covering the ends of the bones inside diarthroidial
joints; allows the ends of the bones to glide without friction
Q: Assosciative stage of learning
Ans: The second stage of learning a motor skill, when performers have
mastered the fundamentals and can concentrate on skill refinement
Q: Asthma
Ans: A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that affects
genetically susceptible individuals in response to various environmental
triggers such as allergens, viral infection, exercise, cold, and stress
Q: Atherosclerosis
Ans: A specific form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the
accumulation of fatty material on the inner walls of the arteries,
causing them to harden, thicken, and lose elasticity
Q: Athletic Trainer
