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