Muscular System and Exercise Physiology Quiz

Biceps brachii flexes the forearm.

Deltoid muscle primarily abducts the shoulder.

Five times a week is the recommended frequency of aerobic exercise for general health benefits.

Quadriceps, also known as 'quads,' is a group of four muscles at the front of the thigh.

Sarcopenia is the decrease in muscle mass and strength with aging.

Soleus muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for short, intense bursts of activity.

Muscle contraction threshold is the point of full contraction with no further movement.

Eccentric contraction is when the muscle lengthens while producing tension.

Testosterone promotes muscle growth and protein synthesis.

Type I fibers are primarily used for endurance activities like long-distance running.

Stretching exercises for muscles reduce the risk of injury.

Dynamic is not a component of the SAID principle.

Muscular hypertrophy is the excessive enlargement of muscles due to hypertrophy.

Muscle accommodation is when a muscle becomes less responsive to a constant stimulus over time.

Smooth muscle in the human body is responsible for involuntary movement.

Lordosis is the excessive curvature of the spine, often associated with weak abdominal muscles.

In muscle contractions, 'agonist' refers to the muscle responsible for the primary action.