Question 1

An isotonic contraction refers to a static contraction against an immovable object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In weight training, the total number of times an exercise is performed without resting is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  phase. 
B)  cycle. 
C)  rep. 
D)  set. 
A)  phase. 
B)  cycle. 
C)  rep. 
D)  set.

Question 3

Exercising ________ days per week is sufficient to improve muscular endurance.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 3 
C)  3 to 5 
D)  6 to 7 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 3 
C)  3 to 5 
D)  6 to 7

Question 4

Hypertrophy is an increase the number of muscle fibers seen with weight training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The starter phase of a weight-training program is the phase in which most of the strength gains are made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The process of involving more muscle fibers to produce increased muscular force is

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber propagation. 
B)  sliding filament action. 
C)  fiber recruitment. 
D)  muscle filament generation. 
A)  fiber propagation. 
B)  sliding filament action. 
C)  fiber recruitment. 
D)  muscle filament generation.

Question 7

The primary determinant of how much force a muscle can generate is

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle size. 
B)  tendon strength. 
C)  type of fibers recruited. 
D)  muscle weight. 
A)  muscle size. 
B)  tendon strength. 
C)  type of fibers recruited. 
D)  muscle weight.

Question 8

The point of contact between a motor nerve and an individual muscle fiber is the

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve impulse. 
B)  fascicle. 
C)  motor unit. 
D)  neuromuscular junction. 
A)  nerve impulse. 
B)  fascicle. 
C)  motor unit. 
D)  neuromuscular junction.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about muscle fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with a predominance of fast-twitch fibers may be susceptible to obesity and diabetes. 
B)  With training, certain muscle fibers can be converted from one type to another. 
C)  A person's number and percentage of skeletal muscle fiber types are determined genetically. 
D)  All of the statements are true. 
A)  People with a predominance of fast-twitch fibers may be susceptible to obesity and diabetes. 
B)  With training, certain muscle fibers can be converted from one type to another. 
C)  A person's number and percentage of skeletal muscle fiber types are determined genetically. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 10

List the various parts of skeletal muscle and their functions.

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle is composed of long, thi

An isotonic contraction refers to a static contraction against an immovable object.

In weight training, the total number of times an exercise is performed without resting is referred to as a

Exercising ________ days per week is sufficient to improve muscular endurance.

Hypertrophy is an increase the number of muscle fibers seen with weight training.

The starter phase of a weight-training program is the phase in which most of the strength gains are made.

The process of involving more muscle fibers to produce increased muscular force is

The primary determinant of how much force a muscle can generate is

The point of contact between a motor nerve and an individual muscle fiber is the

Which of the following statements is true about muscle fibers?

List the various parts of skeletal muscle and their functions.

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Exam 4: Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

An isotonic contraction refers to a static contraction against an immovable object.

In weight training, the total number of times an exercise is performed without resting is referred to as a

Exercising ________ days per week is sufficient to improve muscular endurance.

Hypertrophy is an increase the number of muscle fibers seen with weight training.

The starter phase of a weight-training program is the phase in which most of the strength gains are made.

The process of involving more muscle fibers to produce increased muscular force is

The primary determinant of how much force a muscle can generate is

The point of contact between a motor nerve and an individual muscle fiber is the

Which of the following statements is true about muscle fibers?

List the various parts of skeletal muscle and their functions.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters