DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank

Outline mechanisms the gymnast’s body uses in response to damage from a fall off the beam.

What typically results from high and prolonged training loads?

A. An increase in cortisol levels

B. A decrease in insulin levels

C. An increase in glucagon levels

D. A decrease in circulating hormone levels

Discuss the relationship shown in the following graph.

[Source: Roy Stevenson.]

Which strategy can athletes use to reduce their risk of infection?

A. Maintain close contact with people

B. Maintain oral hygiene

C. Maintain high-intensity training

D. Maintain high-frequency of training

What is a function of the immune system?

A. To sustain increased levels of cortisol

B. To lower leucocyte numbers

C. To increase levels of adrenaline

D. To protect the body against pathogens

Identify three strategies for minimizing risk from infection among athletes in an Olympic Village.

Outline how the body responds when an athlete’s skin is exposed to injury or infection.

Discuss how exercise affects susceptibility to infectious disease in a highly-trained athlete.

How can athletes minimize their risk of infection?

A.  Maintain hydration levels, maintain high levels of cortisol

B.  Reduce recovery time between training sessions, maintain oral hygiene

C.  Ensure sufficient sleep, maintain high levels of adrenaline

D.  Maintain varied diet, avoid contact with people with infections

What is the function of the immune system?

A.  Carries oxygenated blood

B.  Regulates growth of the body

C.  Protects the body from disease

D.  Body thermoregulation

Discuss the relationship between exercise and susceptibility to infection.