Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Answers

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Why are slow-twitch muscles more beneficial than fast-twitch muscles for cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
Slow-twitch muscles are longer and thicker than fast-twitch muscles.
B
Slow-twitch muscles need less blood to contract than fast-twitch muscles.
C
Slow-twitch muscles need more recovery time between exercise sessions than fast-twitch muscles.
D
Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles.
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Optimal cardiorespiratory fitness requires a BMI of __________.

A
18.5 to 24.9
B
25.0 to 29.9
C
30.0 to 39.9
D
40.0 to 49.9
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The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

A
T
B
F
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Your maximum oxygen intake is a measurement of the ability __________.

A
to transport oxygen to your muscles
B
of the muscles to absorb oxygen
C
of the muscles to create energy from oxygen
D
all of the above are measured by maximum oxygen intake
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The maximum oxygen intake level can only be measured using the multistage fitness test. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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As exercise levels increase, which of the following physiological changes occurs in the respiratory system?

A
The respiratory muscles shrink.
B
The lungs expand in size.
C
The trachea widens.
D
The airways narrow.
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As a person ages, his or her levels of cardiorespiratory fitness tend to __________.

A
improve
B
decline
C
stay the same
D
none of the above
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During exercise, the oxygen concentration in the blood increases to twice that of resting levels. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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How is blood pressure in the body affected by exercise?

A
systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure decreases
B
systolic pressure decreases, diastolic pressure remains constant
C
systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constant
D
systolic pressure remains constant, diastolic pressure increases
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As people age, they become unable to control their cardiorespiratory fitness levels.

A
T
B
F

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