Question 1

Which of the following describes one of the mechanisms proposed to explain the blood pressure lowering effect of acute exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduction in endothelial-dependent vasodilation
B)   Reduction in cardiac output
C)   Reduction in sympathetic nerve activity
D)   Arterial remodelling resulting in increased arterial sizeE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 2

In the analysis by Mora et al. (2007) , what proportion of the inverse association between physical activity and risk of incident CVD could not be explained by the measured CVD risk factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   91%
B)   11%
C)   61%
D)   41%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 3

Which of the following factors appears most important for exercise to induce weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise volume
B)   Exercise intensity
C)   Exercise modality
D)   Exercise frequencyE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

What is the BMI classification for an individual with a BMI of 31.8 kg m−2?

Accepted Answer

A)   Normal
B)   Overweight
C)   Obesity class I
D)   Obesity class IIE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is unlikely to be a mechanism by which acute exercise promotes glucose uptake into skeletal muscle that is insulin resistant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased glucose concentration gradient between the blood and muscle cell membrane
B)   Up-regulation of the insulin receptor on the cell membrane
C)   Increased muscle blood flow
D)   Stimulation of GLUT-4 translocation to the cell membraneE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a site of ectopic fat storage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skeletal muscle
B)   Subcutaneous adipose tissue
C)   Pancreas
D)   LiverE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

According to the American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on exercise and weight management, how much exercise is necessary to prevent weight gain over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   0-100 min week−1
B)   150-250 min week−1
C)   300-400 min week−1
D)   450-550 min week−1E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heavier individuals expend more energy than light individuals when performing the same weight-bearing activity
B)   High levels of physical activity are associated with lower weight gain over time
C)   Exercise alone can be an effective therapy for obesity
D)   Resting metabolic rate is lower in individuals with obesity than individuals who are leanE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following plays a central role in explaining the chronic exercise-induced improvement in endothelium-dependent vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nitric oxide
B)   Acetylcholine
C)   Histamine
D)   AdenosineE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Exam 4: Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors and Obesity

Which of the following describes one of the mechanisms proposed to explain the blood pressure lowering effect of acute exercise?

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In the analysis by Mora et al. (2007) , what proportion of the inverse association between physical activity and risk of incident CVD could not be explained by the measured CVD risk factors?

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Which of the following factors appears most important for exercise to induce weight loss?

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What is the BMI classification for an individual with a BMI of 31.8 kg m⁻²?

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Which of the following is unlikely to be a mechanism by which acute exercise promotes glucose uptake into skeletal muscle that is insulin resistant?

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Which of the following is not a site of ectopic fat storage?

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According to the American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on exercise and weight management, how much exercise is necessary to prevent weight gain over time?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following plays a central role in explaining the chronic exercise-induced improvement in endothelium-dependent vasodilation?

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Which of the following describes one of the mechanisms proposed to explain the blood pressure lowering effect of acute exercise?

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In the analysis by Mora et al. (2007) , what proportion of the inverse association between physical activity and risk of incident CVD could not be explained by the measured CVD risk factors?

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Which of the following factors appears most important for exercise to induce weight loss?

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What is the BMI classification for an individual with a BMI of 31.8 kg m−2?

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Which of the following is unlikely to be a mechanism by which acute exercise promotes glucose uptake into skeletal muscle that is insulin resistant?

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Which of the following is not a site of ectopic fat storage?

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According to the American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on exercise and weight management, how much exercise is necessary to prevent weight gain over time?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following plays a central role in explaining the chronic exercise-induced improvement in endothelium-dependent vasodilation?

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What is the BMI classification for an individual with a BMI of 31.8 kg m⁻²?

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