MUSCLES - Prep Quiz

What is the Primary function of tendons in the human body?

• Connect bone to other bones

• Connect muscle to bone

• Provide cushion between joints

• Produce red blood cells

Which of the following best describes the structure of a tendon?

• A dense, fibrous, connective tissue

• A bundle of muscle fibres

• A flexible cartilage

• A type of bone tissue

Which type of muscle fibre is most resistant to fatigue?

• Type 1(Slow Twitch)

• Type 2A (Fast-Twitch Oxidative)

• Type 2B (Fast-Twitch Glycotic)

What is the primary characteristic of Type 2B Muscle Fibres?

• High endurance

• High Oxygen Capactity

• High flexibility

• High force production

In the FITT principle, what does the F stand for?

• Flexibility

• Frequency

• Force

• Fitness

How can the "I" in the FITT principle be applied to improve cardiovascular fitness?

• Increase the intensity of workouts

• Increase the frequency of workouts

• Increase the time of workouts

• Increase the type of workouts

Which component of fitness is primarily measured by the VO2 max test?

• Muscular Strength

• Body Composition

• Flexibility

• Cardiovascular endurance

What is the main benefit of improving cardiovascular endurance?

• Increased muscle mass

• Increased joint flexibility

• Enhanced heart and lung function

• Greater bone density

Which exercise is best suited for improving muscular strength?

• Running

• Yoga

• Weightlifting

• Swimming

What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

• Strength is the ability to exert force, endurance is the ability to sustain activity

• Strength is related to flexibility, endurance is related to speed

• Strength is the ability to stretch muscles, endurance is the ability to contract muscles

• Strength is the ability to relax, endurance is the ability to tense