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Sports Science and Gender

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Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a physiological difference between men and women that can affect athletic performance?

  1. Body composition

  2. Lung capacity

  3. Muscle mass

  4. Bone density


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bone density is not a physiological difference between men and women that can affect athletic performance. Men and women have similar bone densities, and this does not impact their athletic abilities.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Progesterone

  3. Testosterone

  4. Follicle-stimulating hormone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Testosterone is the primary hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle mass, facial hair, and a deep voice.

What is the term for the process by which women's bodies prepare for pregnancy?

  1. Menstruation

  2. Ovulation

  3. Implantation

  4. Gestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Menstruation is the process by which women's bodies prepare for pregnancy. It involves the shedding of the lining of the uterus and the release of an egg from the ovary.

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype about female athletes?

  1. They are less aggressive than male athletes

  2. They are less skilled than male athletes

  3. They are more emotional than male athletes

  4. They are more likely to get injured than male athletes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no evidence to support the stereotype that female athletes are more likely to get injured than male athletes. In fact, some studies have shown that female athletes may be less likely to get injured than male athletes.

What is the term for the condition in which a female athlete has high levels of testosterone?

  1. Hyperandrogenism

  2. Polycystic ovary syndrome

  3. Cushing's syndrome

  4. Addison's disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyperandrogenism is the condition in which a female athlete has high levels of testosterone. This can lead to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle mass, facial hair, and a deep voice.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the gender gap in sports participation?

  1. Cultural norms and stereotypes

  2. Lack of access to sports facilities

  3. Differences in physical ability

  4. Lack of female role models in sports


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Differences in physical ability are not a factor that contributes to the gender gap in sports participation. In fact, research has shown that there is no significant difference in physical ability between men and women.

What is the term for the process by which the body converts food into energy?

  1. Metabolism

  2. Glycolysis

  3. Krebs cycle

  4. Electron transport chain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metabolism is the process by which the body converts food into energy. It involves a series of chemical reactions that break down food molecules and release energy.

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle fiber?

  1. Type I

  2. Type IIa

  3. Type IIb

  4. Type III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Type III muscle fibers do not exist. There are only three types of muscle fibers: Type I, Type IIa, and Type IIb.

What is the term for the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can use during exercise?

  1. VO2 max

  2. Anaerobic threshold

  3. Lactate threshold

  4. Respiratory compensation point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can use during exercise. It is a measure of cardiovascular fitness.

Which of the following is NOT a type of energy system?

  1. Aerobic

  2. Anaerobic

  3. Glycolytic

  4. Oxidative


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxidative is not a type of energy system. The three main types of energy systems are aerobic, anaerobic, and glycolytic.

What is the term for the point at which the body begins to produce lactate faster than it can be removed?

  1. Anaerobic threshold

  2. Lactate threshold

  3. Respiratory compensation point

  4. Ventilatory threshold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lactate threshold is the point at which the body begins to produce lactate faster than it can be removed. This is a measure of anaerobic fitness.

Which of the following is NOT a type of training method?

  1. Interval training

  2. Fartlek training

  3. Cross-training

  4. Periodization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Periodization is not a type of training method. It is a way of organizing training over time to optimize performance.

What is the term for the process by which the body adapts to exercise?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Acclimatization

  3. Conditioning

  4. Training


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which the body adapts to exercise. It involves a series of physiological changes that allow the body to perform better.

Which of the following is NOT a type of injury that can occur during exercise?

  1. Sprain

  2. Strain

  3. Fracture

  4. Concussion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Concussion is not a type of injury that can occur during exercise. It is a type of head injury that can occur as a result of a blow to the head.

What is the term for the process by which the body recovers from exercise?

  1. Recovery

  2. Regeneration

  3. Restoration

  4. Rehabilitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recovery is the process by which the body recovers from exercise. It involves a series of physiological changes that allow the body to return to its pre-exercise state.

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