Cardiovascular Physiology in Exercise: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the primary mechanism for regulating cardiac output at rest?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate control

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Stroke volume control

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Contractility adjustment

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Vascular resistance modulation

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an expected physiological consequence of increased blood pressure during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Reduced blood flow to vital organs

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Elevated cardiac output

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Enhanced oxygen delivery to tissues

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Increased glomerular filtration rate

Question 3

What is the term for the maximum volume of blood the heart can pump per minute?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac output

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Stroke volume

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Heart rate

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Ejection fraction

Question 4

Which hormone is released during exercise and promotes blood vessel dilation in skeletal muscles?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Norepinephrine

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Renin

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Angiotensin II

Question 5

What is the main function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Initiating electrical impulses to trigger heartbeats

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Conducting electrical impulses to the ventricles

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Regulating heart rate and rhythm

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Controlling blood pressure levels

Question 6

Which type of left ventricular hypertrophy is often seen in athletes participating in endurance sports?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric hypertrophy

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Concentric hypertrophy

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Dilated hypertrophy

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Ischemic hypertrophy

Question 7

How is heart rate related to cardiac output during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate is directly related to cardiac output

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Heart rate is inversely related to cardiac output

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Heart rate is only related to cardiac output at low exercise intensities

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Heart rate has no impact on cardiac output

Question 8

What is the main factor that controls your heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Autonomic nervous system

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Cardiac output

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Hormonal factors

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Blood volume

Question 9

Which factor does NOT influence heart rate during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

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Exercise intensity

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Core temperature

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Hormonal levels

Question 10

Which mechanism primarily increases stroke volume during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Augmented preload

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Increased sympathetic activity

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Enhanced contractile force

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Reduced afterload

Question 11

Which measurement is NOT used to calculate cardiac output?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

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Heart rate

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Stroke volume

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Ejection fraction

Question 12

Which type of blood vessel experiences the most significant blood flow increase during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Capillaries

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Arteries

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Veins

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Lymphatics

Question 13

What is the term for the blood pressure drop when an individual transitions from lying to standing?

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic hypotension

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Hypertension

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Hypotension

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Vasodilation

Question 14

Which cardiovascular adaptation is particularly beneficial for endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged heart volume

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Reduced stroke volume

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Lowered cardiac output

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Increased blood viscosity

Question 15

What is the primary function of the Frank-Starling mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting stroke volume to changing preload

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Controlling heart rate

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Regulating blood pressure

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Increasing cardiac output

Question 16

What is the primary role of the cardiovascular system during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissues

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Regulating body temperature

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Removing waste products from tissues

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Enhancing muscle contraction

Question 17

During exercise, which factor contributes to increased cardiac output?

Accepted Answer

Both increased heart rate and stroke volume

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Increased heart rate

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Increased stroke volume

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Neither increased heart rate nor stroke volume

Question 18

Which adaptation to exercise training primarily contributes to increased stroke volume?

Accepted Answer

Increased left ventricular mass

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Increased heart rate

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Decreased peripheral resistance

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Reduced blood viscosity

Question 19

Which term measures the volume of blood ejected from the heart per beat?

Accepted Answer

Stroke volume

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Heart rate

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Cardiac output

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Blood pressure

Question 20

Increased blood flow to active muscles during exercise primarily facilitates:

Accepted Answer

Increased oxygen delivery

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Increased lactate production

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Decreased muscle fatigue

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Increased heart rate

Question 21

Which method is used to accurately measure heart rate during exercise?

Accepted Answer

EKG

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Pulse oximetry

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Blood pressure cuff

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Respiratory rate monitor

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular aerobic exercise on cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

Increased resting heart rate

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Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

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Improved blood lipid profile

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Enhanced vascular endothelial function