Question 1 of 10
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Any substance or phenomenon that enhances performance is
A.an ergogenic aid
B.an ergolytic aid
C.an ergonomic aid
D.an erythrocytic aid
Question 2 of 10
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The major risk of using diuretics is
A.heart arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
B.dehydration
C.electrolyte imbalance
D.All of these are correct
Question 3 of 10
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Use of anabolic steroids can lead to
A.increases in male breast size
B.facial hair in females
C.premature closure of long bone epiphyses in prepubertal children
D.All of these are correct
Answer Key:
Question 4 of 10
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A child reaches about 50% of adult height by the age of:
A.15 months
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.1.5 years
Question 5 of 10
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Peak rate of height growth occurs at:
A.age 10 in girls, age 12 in boys
B.age 16 in girls, age 18 in boys
C.age 12 in girls, age 14 in boys
D.age 12.5 in girls, age 14.5 in boys
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Question 6 of 10
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Children have lower blood pressure than adults due to children’s smaller size
Correct
A. True
B. False
Answer Key: True
Question 7 of 10
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A child’s performance in distance running is greatly superior to an adult’s performance
Correct
A. True
B. False
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Question 8 of 10
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Research on aging has shown an apparent increase in the number of type I fibers
Incorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 9 of 10
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Age-related losses in strength result primarily from a substantial loss of muscle mass
Correct
A. True
B. False
Answer Key:
Question 10 of 10
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The most important reason for changes in pulmonary function with increasing age is loss of elasticity of lung tissue and chest wall
Correct
A. True
B. False
