Chapter 7 - Age and Sex related Differences

Question 279

menarche is _____________.

Answer 279

the onset of initial menstruation in girls

Question 280

peak height velocity is also known as the ________ __________.

Answer 280

growth spurt

Question 281

the central shaft of a long bone is known as the __________.

Answer 281

diaphysis

Question 282

growth cartilage is located in 3 sites in the young adult:

Answer 282

epiphyseal plate, the joint surface, the apophyseal insertions

Question 283

When males and females are compared relative to muscle cross-sectional area, it appears that the potential for force production is

greater in males

greater in females

equal in males and females

dependent upon body weight

Answer 283

equal in males and females

Question 284

Which of the following is the MOST significant adaptation to chronic resistance training for an older adult?

increased cardiovascular fitness

improved blood lipid profile

increased muscle mass

improved flexibility

Answer 284

increased muscle mass

Question 285

An eight-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six month resistance training program. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this gain?

increased # of muscle fibers

enhanced cross sectional area

greater muscle density

improved neuromuscular functioning

Answer 285

improved neuromuscular functioning

Question 286

Growth cartilage in children is located at all of the following locations except

diaphysis

epiphyseal plate

joint surface

apophyseal insertion

Answer 286

diaphysis

Question 287

all of the following are likely outcomes of preadolescent resistance training EXCEPT increased:

resistance to injury

strength

hypertrophy

bone density

Answer 287

hypertrophy

Question 288

the condition characterized by a bone mineral density more than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean is called:

Answer 288

osteoporosis

Question 289

Which of the following should be evaluated FIRST when designing a training program for a 68 year old competitive female tennis player?

cardiovascular fitness

lower body strength

balance and agility

medical history

Answer 289

medical history

Question 290

Deconditioned female college athletes who participate in sports such as basketball and soccer appear to be at an increased risk for developing injuries to the:

back

knee

wrist

neck

Answer 290

knee