Week 4 Quiz

Question 1

An individual with a high degree of muscular strength generally also has a high degree of muscular endurance.

True or False?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Which of the following terms best describes increases in muscle size?

hypertrophy
muscular striation
muscular density
supercompensation

Answer 2

hypertrophy

Question 3

Three types of human muscle include all of the following except

cardiac muscle
skeletal muscle
smooth muscle
striated muscle

Answer 3

striated muscle

Question 4

The cells that rebuild bone are called ________.

osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteoporosis
osteopenia

Answer 4

osteoblasts

Question 5

Which strength test best measures muscular endurance?

1-minute sit-up test
bench press (1RM)
leg press (1RM)
grip strength

Answer 5

1-minute sit-up test

Question 6

Bone mineral density peaks between what ages?

10 and 20
25 and 35
20 and 25
35 and 40

Answer 6

25 and 35

Question 7

The most frequent injuries reported by individuals lifting weights are strains and sprains.

True or False?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Each of the three strength-training phases for a beginner is _______ weeks long.

2
3
4
6
none of the above

Answer 8

2

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the effects of weight training listed in the text?

Increased immune function.
Increased muscle size and strength.
Increased resting metabolic rate.
Prevention and delay of bone loss.
Increased ability to work harder and longer.

Answer 9

Increased immune function.

Question 10

Which type of strength training involves the least amount of external movement during exercise?

isometric
isokinetic
isotonic
variable resistance

Answer 10

isometric