ACSM 010-111 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 2

List of questions
Question 11

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
It acts as a pacemaker.
To pump blood through the heart.
Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium.
Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.
Question 12

What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?
Myofibril
Sarcomere
Myosin
Sarcolemma
Question 13

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Right atrium
Left atrium
Question 14

What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?
Kyphotic curve
Scoliotic curve
Lordotic curve
Myotic curve
Question 15

Adenosine triphosphate production via 'anaerobic' glycolysis is associated with the significant formation of what by-product?
Pyruvic Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Citric Acid
Lactic Acid
Question 16

The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____.
Muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.
Muscle fiber number.
Connective tissue thickness.
Hydration state of the muscle.
Question 17

Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Brachioradialis
Quadriceps femoris
Question 18

What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive individual?
Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.
Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.
Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
Question 19

How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?
Exponentially
Linearly
Curvilinearly
Inversely
Question 20

Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?
One intensive day followed by three easy days.
One long day followed by three shorter duration days.
Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.
A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.
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