ACSM Exam 010-111 Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 2

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When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

AAt the same work load, systolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

BAt the same work load, diastolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

CAt the peak work load, systolic blood pressure is greater with arm exercise.

DAt the peak work load, oxygen consumption is greater with leg exercise.

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by Cecilia at Sep 03, 2023, 07:59 PM

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This is a tough one, but I'm going to have to go with A. Arm exercise is less intense, so the blood pressure shouldn't spike as much.

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8 days ago

I was torn between B and C, but I'm going with C. Arm exercise just doesn't seem as taxing as leg exercise, so the systolic pressure would be higher.

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10 days ago

I think D is the correct answer. Leg exercise requires more muscle mass and should result in greater oxygen consumption at peak work load.

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12 days ago

I think the answer is D) At the peak work load, oxygen consumption is greater with leg exercise because legs are larger muscles.

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15 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) At the same work load, diastolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

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16 days ago

I think the answer is A) At the same work load, systolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

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