Quiz 4 (Chapter 2, pp 40-54) Flashcards
1
Q
What condition often occurs when fatigued muscles receive insufficient blood to remove wastes?
A
muscle cramps
2
Q
To be most beneficial to your body, aerobic exercises need what three components?
A
frequency, intensity, duration (or time)
3
Q
What kind of exercise improves the condition of the heart and lungs?
A
aerobic
4
Q
What cords attach muscles to bones?
A
tendons
5
Q
What are the strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together?
A
ligaments
6
Q
What is the material which allows the bones to glide smoothly over each other?
A
cartilage
7
Q
What term refers to the wasting away or degeneration of muscle caused by lack of use?
A
atrophy
8
Q
Which joint allows the widest range of motion?
A
ball-and-socket
