ACSM Exam 010-111 Topic 3 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 62
Topic #: 3

Before and after 10 weeks of endurance training, an individual performs a submaximal exercise test at a constant work rate. Which of the following changes would most likely occur as a result of the endurance training?

AA lower cardiac output.

BAn increase in oxygen consumption.

CAn increase in the blood flow to the exercising muscle.

DLower blood lactate levels.

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Kirby

4 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I'm going to go with Option A just to keep the exam folks on their toes. Lower cardiac output? Sounds like a surefire way to win the endurance race!

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Markus

2 months ago

User 3: Lower blood lactate levels sound promising to me. I'll choose Option D.

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Lacresha

2 months ago

User 2: I'm leaning towards Option C. Increased blood flow to the exercising muscle would definitely help improve performance.

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Beckie

3 months ago

I think I'll go with Option B. An increase in oxygen consumption seems like a logical outcome of endurance training.

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Rossana

4 months ago

I still think B) An increase in oxygen consumption is the most likely change to occur.

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Veta

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Endurance training is like a magic potion that makes your body work smarter, not harder. Either way, it's going to be a breeze!

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Kenneth

4 months ago

That's a good point, increased blood flow to the muscles can also happen with endurance training.

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Diane

4 months ago

But wouldn't C) An increase in the blood flow to the exercising muscle also be a possible outcome?

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Trina

4 months ago

Option C is the way to go. Endurance training increases the blood flow to the working muscles, allowing for greater oxygen delivery and utilization.

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Taryn

3 months ago

User 4: Lower blood lactate levels would be good too, but I think increased blood flow is key.

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Temeka

3 months ago

User 3: I agree, option C seems like the most likely change after endurance training.

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Nida

3 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. More blood flow means more oxygen delivery.

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Honey

3 months ago

I think the answer is C. Endurance training increases blood flow to the muscles.

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Janey

3 months ago

So, endurance training helps improve oxygen consumption during exercise. Got it.

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Daren

4 months ago

That makes sense. More blood flow means more oxygen delivery to the muscles.

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Raina

4 months ago

I think option C is correct. Endurance training increases blood flow to the muscles.

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Rossana

4 months ago

I agree with Kenneth, endurance training usually leads to improved oxygen consumption.

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Leatha

4 months ago

I think Option D is the answer. Endurance training would improve the body's ability to clear lactate, resulting in lower blood lactate levels during exercise.

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Ty

3 months ago

Lower cardiac output may not be the most likely change after endurance training.

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Troy

3 months ago

An increase in oxygen consumption is another common adaptation to endurance training.

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Gianna

3 months ago

Increased blood flow to the exercising muscle would also be a likely change after 10 weeks of training.

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Sage

4 months ago

I agree, lower blood lactate levels would be a positive outcome of endurance training.

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Craig

4 months ago

Option B is the correct answer. Endurance training would increase the body's ability to consume oxygen during exercise, leading to a higher oxygen consumption.

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