NASM CPT Exam 7th Edition questions with complete answers

Which of the following effects may be experienced with overtraining? - High levels of cortisol, which lead to a catabolic environment. (Prolonged bouts of training or overtraining have been found raise cortisol levels. Under these circumstances, catabolism (breakdown) is likely to outstrip anabolism (buildup) and impair performance.) What type of vessel is responsible for carrying blood back to the heart? - Veins. (Arteries carry blood away from the heart and transition to arterioles (small arteries), which are connected to venules (small veins) by capillaries. From there, via veins, blood is transported back to the heart.). What is cardiac output? - The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute is cardiac output, which can be calculated by multiplying beats per minute times stroke volume. Where in the digestive system are most fluids absorbed? - Small intestin