#1
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?
3 answered
#2
What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?
3 answered
#3
What is the recommended frequency of aerobic exercise for general health benefits?
2 answered
#4
Which muscle is known as the 'quads' and is a group of four muscles at the front of the thigh?
3 answered
#5
What is the term for the decrease in muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging?
2 answered
#6
Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?
3 answered
#7
During exercise, what is the primary source of energy for short, intense bursts of activity, such as weightlifting or sprinting?
2 answered
#8
What is the term for the point at which a muscle fully contracts, and no further movement is possible?
2 answered
#9
What is the term for the muscle action where the muscle lengthens while producing tension?
1 answered
#10
Which hormone is responsible for promoting muscle growth and protein synthesis?
1 answered
#11
Which type of muscle fibers are primarily used for endurance activities such as long-distance running?
3 answered
#12
Which of the following is a benefit of stretching exercises for the muscles?
1 answered
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the SAID principle in exercise physiology?
1 answered
#14
What is the term for the excessive enlargement of muscles due to hypertrophy?
1 answered
#15
What is the phenomenon where a muscle becomes less responsive to a constant stimulus over time?
1 answered
#16
Which of the following is a function of the smooth muscle in the human body?
2 answered
#17
What is the term for the excessive curvature of the spine, often associated with weak abdominal muscles?
#18
In the context of muscle contractions, what does the term 'agonist' refer to?
2 answered