Final Exam
For every gram of glycogen, how many grams of water are stored?
3 grams
Vegetarians require the following amount of dietary iron, choose the BEST answer:
35mg/day
An athlete is considering a supplement to raise carnosine levels, you encourage them to trial:
Beta-alanine
All of the following are trace minerals, except: Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Chloride
Chloride
The following represent fluids that contain extracellular water, except :
Cytoplasm
All forms of cherry juice are equally effective for attenuating exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD):
False
Carnosine would be an effective supplement for marathon training:
False
Coffee is not as effective as caffeine in a tablet/capsule/powder form:
False
Consuming creatine as part of a pre-workout drink that you consume before the gym 3 days per week is an effective way to increase the content in muscle:
False
Even when consumed in moderation, coffee causes dehydration.
False
Vegetarians generally have a higher creatine content in muscle:
False
Water is the best beverage to consume for rehydration.
False
All of the following are major minerals, except: Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron
Iron
All of the following are considered dietary sources that contain high amounts of magnesium, except: Beans, Nuts, Avocado, Lentils
Lentils
The following osmolality in a hydration beverage will promote movement of water into the bloodstream:
Less than (<)270 mosmol/kg
The primary electrolyte lost in sweat is:
Sodium
All of the following are excellent dietary sources of phosphorus, except: Milk, Sunflower Seeds, Ground Beef, Soy Milk
Soy Milk
The following are excellent dietary sources of calcium, except: Cheese, Yogurt, Milk, Spinach
Spinach
Water loss occurs during exercise due to:
Sweating, Breathing, GI Tract
Calcium is essential for actin and myosin binding (e.g. muscle contraction):
True
Calcium is required for vesicles within the axon terminal to release acetylcholine at the synaptic cleft:
True
Cardiovascular drift refers to an increase in heart rate despite no increase in exercise intensity
True
Creatine is an effective ergogenic aid because it increases the available phosphocreatine content in muscle:
True
Creatine is an effective supplement for attenuating sarcopenia in an aging population:
True
Extracellular water refers to water found between the cells as well as intravascular.
True
Hydroxyapatite is an essential component of bone and contains both calcium and phosphorus:
True
Increased phosphocreatine availability allows for greater rates of ATP synthesis:
True
Muscle contains more water than fat.
True
All of the following are considered dietary sources that contain high amounts of zinc, except: Steak, Crab, Wheat Bran Cereal, Yogurt
Yogurt
