Ch 1,2,3,4 Flashcards
Which of the following focuses on increasing muscle size?
Hypertrophy training
Ability of neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion
What is neuromuscular efficiency?
Which of the following is a goal of the Stabilization Level of the OPT model?
Enhance joint stability
According to the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, which of the following is a goal of the Maximal Strength Phase of training?
Increase peak force production
Which term refers to the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense position and limb movement?
Proprioception
Which of the following is a characteristic of muscle spindles?
They are sensitive to change in length of muscle and the rate of that change
Which term refers to fibrous connective tissues that connect bone to bone and provide static and stability as well as input to the nervous system?
Ligaments
In the endocrine system, which of the following secretes hormones such as corticosteroids and catecholamines in response to stress?
Adrenal gland
When should the three measurements for resting heart rate be taken for great accuracy?
At the same time each day upon waking
Which of the following refers to vessels that transport blood from capillaries toward the heart?
Veins
Which of the following is a small terminal branch of an artery, which ends in capillaries?
Arteriorole
Resting oxygen consumption is approximately how many mL of oxygen per kilogram body weight per minute?
3.5mL
Which of the following is true of skeletal muscle?
Voluntary muscle
Which term refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction?
Stroke Volume
What may be the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Maximal oxygen consumption
