Topic Test

Question 1

Select the statement that accurately describes the muscular system.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The muscular system is composed of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscles.

Question 2

When comparing a well-designed muscular strength workout to a well-designed muscular endurance workout, you would conclude that __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fewer repetitions with heavier weights would build muscular strength, while less weight and more repetitions would build muscular endurance

Question 3

Susan and Laura are having a disagreement over who has more muscular strength. Susan is a distance runner and Laura is a sprinter. Which girl would be more likely to have more muscular strength?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Laura because her muscles can produce more force for a single event.

Question 4

Crunches are principally a(n) __________ exercise.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

abdominal

Question 5

Plyometric exercises involve __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

eccentric muscle loading and concentric contraction

Question 6

Lisa is beginning a weight-training program to firm up and gain muscular strength. She has decided to do some cycling or treadmill jogging to warm up, stretch before the workout and lift weights that isolate each muscle group in her body. She'll take the time to stretch before she leaves the gym. She is so dedicated that she is going to do this workout every day. After doing this for a few months, what may be the biggest concern?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lisa might experience symptoms of overtraining, like weight loss and increased irritability.

Question 7

Weight lifters often use supplements and drugs to enhance their appearance or performance. In which scenario is the weight lifter placing himself or herself at the greatest risk for harm?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A healthy high school wrestler is using anabolic steroids to build muscle mass.

Question 8

Strength training makes ligaments, tendons, and cartilage stronger.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Describe four ways in which improving your muscular fitness would have a positive affect on your life.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Improving muscular fitness can lead to: 1) better posture and reduced back pain, 2) lower risk of injury during daily activities, 3) increased metabolism and easier weight management, 4) improved performance in sports and physical tasks.

Question 10

The skeletal system serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The skeletal system aids in the production of hormones that signal muscle and hair growth.

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