The neuromuscular system

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neuromuscular system

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the nerves and the muscles working together in order to produce different movements

Question 2

Type 1 slow oxidative

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a slow twitch muscle fibre used during endurance events

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Type 11a fast oxidative glycolytic

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a fast twitch muscle fibre with some resistance to fatigue

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Type 11x fast glycolytic

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a fast twitch muscle fibre capable of producing a powerful contraction

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motor unit

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made up of a motor neurone and skeletal muscle fibres

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motor neurone

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nerve cells located in the mtor unit, recieve impulses sent from the brain

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wave summation

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repated nerve impulses resulting in a stronger contraction

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tetanic contraction

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a number of motor units recieving impulses at the same time, resulting in a more powerful contraction

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spatial summation

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a number of motor units reciving impulses at the same time, resulting in a more powerful contraction

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PNF

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Proprioceptove Neuromuscular facilitation, an advanced stretching technique

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Proprioceptors

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receptors found in the muscles tendons and joints, relay message to the brain regarding muscle movement

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muscle spindles

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a proprioceptor the detects tension and signals for a muscle to relax

Question 13

isometric contraction

Answer 13

when a muscle contracts without any movement at a joint