Apply Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

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. Heavy resistance exercise has what effect on cardiac output?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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