The Pop Quiz below contains 3 questions from the following knowledge area of the CSCS exam. Failure to correctly answer questions may suggest an area that needs further review.

Exercise Sciences

G. Apply Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

1. Cardiopulmonary anatomy (structure of the heart, vascular system, lungs, etc.)
2. Cardiopulmonary response to exercise.

When answering the questions, please choose the “Best” answer.

1. Which of the following occurs during the P wave of a typical ECG?

 Atria repolarization

 Atria depolarization

 Ventricle repolarization

 Ventricle depolarization

During the P wave the atria depolarize

2. Through which of the following valves does blood flow after contraction of the right atrium?

 Mitral (bicuspid)

 Aortic

 Pulmonary

 Tricuspid

After contraction of the right atrium, blood flows through the Tricuspid Valve

3. Heavy resistance exercise has what effect on cardiac output?

 Decreases Rapidly

 No Change

 Decreases

 Increases Rapidly

Heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and blood pressure all increase significantly during resistance exercise.

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