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MMS - The Pain Free Cyclist CE Course Examination Answer Form

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Question 1. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats can all be used for energy.

a) true
b) false

Question 2. Increased glycogen stores can be created through:

a) increased activity accompanied by a high fat diet
b) increased activity accompanied by a high carbohydrate diet
c) reduced activity accompanied by a high carbohydrate diet
d) reduced activity accompanied by a high carbohydrate diet

Question 3. Carbohydrate replacement within a couple of hours after exercise can help refuel the glycogen tank allowing repeated training within a shorter time.

a) true
b) false

Question 4. Aerobic endurance athletes need:

a) 10 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of protein per pound of body weight
b) 6 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of protein per pound of body weight
c) 3 to 5 grams of carbohydrates and .7 grams of protein per pound of body weight
d) 6 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of protein per pound of body weight

Question 5. Almost everyone who is sodium depleted is also dehydrated.

a) true
b) false

Question 6. The fat-soluble vitamins include:

a) A, B, C, K
b) A, C, E, K
c) A, D, E, F
d) A, D, E, K

Question 7. Vitamin B has been shown to prevent the release of fatty acids. This might adversely affect endurance performance.

a) true
b) false

Question 8. The most important ergogenic aid.

a) DMSO
b) Water
c) Melatonin
d) Carnitine

Question 9. Sodium, chloride and potassium are minerals.

a) true
b) false

Question 10. Which substance is a diuretic drink?

a) apple juice
b) orange juice
c) sports drink
d) coffee

Question 11. Cyclists experience fatigue because of:

a) neurohormonal fatigue
b) electrolyte depletion
c) fluid depletion
d) all of the above

Question 12. Riding under 65% of your maximum heart rate is called:

a) heart rate economy
b) anaerobic training
c) noodling
d) threshold training

Question 13. Lactic acid decreases coordination, increases the risk of injury and is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism.

a) true
b) false

Question 14. ____________ is dependent mostly on fast twitch muscle fibers

a) threshold power
b) peak power
c) VO2 max power
d) none of the above

Question 15. Slow twitch fibers are more adapted to anaerobic activity.

a) true
b) false

Question 16. A muscle is composed of smaller component parts that are covered by:

a) ligaments
b) cartilage
c) connective tissue
d) fascia

Question 17. Shorter crank arms are preferred for quick acceleration events.

a) true
b) false

Question 18. More control can be obtained with a:

a) lower seat position with a knee angle of about 30 degrees
b) lower seat position with a knee angle of about 40 degrees
c) higher seat position with a knee angle of about 20 degrees
d) higher seat position with a knee angle of about 15 degrees

Question 19. Acclimatization:

a) lowers blood flow to the skin
b) lowers threshold for the start of sweating
c) lowers salt concentration
d) lowers blood flow to the muscles

Question 20. Handlebar angle position should be angled so that the drops are perpendicular to your seat tube.

a) true
b) false

Question 21. A ___________ is a stretching injury to a ligament.

a) sprain
b) strain
c) cramp
d) bursitis

Question 22. In older cyclists it is a combination of muscle strains and degenerative changes that cause neck pain.

a) true
b) false

Question 23. Scapular Syndrome can be avoided by:

a) wearing non-padded gloves
b) sitting more upright
c) tilting the saddle up
d) reducing the stem height

Question 24. A gel filled saddle can help reduce nerve pressure on the piriformis muscle.

a) true
b) false

Question 25. When cyclists fall the most common bone broken is the:

a) pelvis
b) clavicle
c) humerus
d) collarbone

Question 26. The main reason why cyclists have weak arms is due to poor:

a) biceps strength
b) triceps strength
c) forearm strength
d) shoulder strength

Question 27. A cyclist may develop carpal tunnel syndrome because their weight is too far forward.

a) true
b) false

Question 28. Cyclists can develop anterior knee pain if:

a) the seat is too low
b) the seat is too far forward
c) they do a lot of climbing
d) all of the above

Question 29. Quadriceps strengthening and stretching is important for the cyclist who has chondromalacia patellae.

a) true
b) false

Question 30. Cyclists may experience headaches because their neck muscles are too tight.

a) true
b) false

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