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A goniometer measures __________.

A
a joint's maximum range of motion
B
a joint's minimum range of motion
C
a joint's flexion
D
extension and hyperextension
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in efficiency?

A
metabolism
B
type of movement
C
muscle efficiency
D
digestion
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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?

A
Susan because her muscles can contract repeatedly over a longer period of time.
B
Laura because her muscles can produce more force for a single event.
C
Laura because her muscles can remain contracted over a longer period of time.
D
Susan because her muscles work together to produce great force to take her the distance.
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Describe the four main types of resistance forces.

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Which of the following BEST describes a body in equilibrium?

A
It is standing upright.
B
All forces acting on a body are balanced.
C
The force of gravity has been overcome.
D
No forces are acting on the body.
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Any external force that acts against movement is called __________.

A
gravity
B
efficiency
C
resistance
D
momentum
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A mother sprints across the yard to grab her small child before he enters the street. The mother is using her __________.

A
type I A slow-twitch muscle fibers that provided her with a fast burst of movement
B
type II B fast-twitch muscle fibers that respond quickly and provide her with speed and strength
C
type I B intermediate-twitch muscle fibers that respond quickly because they are delivered energy aerobically
D
type II A fast-twitch muscle fibers that act rapidly because they are delivered energy anaerobically
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An individual picks up a cup and drinks from it. This is an example of __________.

A
a concentric contraction because muscles cause the elbow joint and arm to move
B
an eccentric contraction because the release of the muscle in the back of the arm causes the elbow to bend
C
an isometric contraction because the cup was stationary until the hand picked it up
D
a midcentric contraction because the movement took place around the core of the body
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How many types of joints are there in the human body?

A
4
B
2
C
12
D
6
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Why are men typically less stable on their feet than women?

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How might being too strong actually restrict a joint's range of motion?

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Grady has been playing soccer for years. He is considered an expert in many aspects of the game, including kicking, passing, and dribbling. How could Grady have achieved the status of expert?

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Which of the following statements about joints is TRUE?

A
Fixed joints have the greatest range of motion.
B
Most joints are joined by cartilage or connective tissue.
C
They are all very flexible.
D
They occur where two or more bones join.
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The carpal bones in the wrist are an example of __________.

A
hinge joints
B
condyloid joints
C
saddle joints
D
gliding joints
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Describe the components of health-related fitness.

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