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When males and females are compared relative to muscle cross-sectional area, it appears that the potential for force production is
A. Greater in males
B. Greater in females
C. Equal in males and females
D. Dependent upon body weight |
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| C. Equal in males and females |
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Which of the following is the MOST significant adaptation to chronic resistance training for an older adult?
A. Increased cardiovascular fitness
B. Improved blood lipid profile
C. Increased muscle mass
D. Increased flexibility |
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An eight-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for this gain?
A. Increased number of muscle fibers
B. Enhanced cross-sectional area
C. Greater muscle density
D. Improved neuromuscular functioning |
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| D. Improved neuromuscular functioning |
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Growth cartilage in children is located at all of the following locations EXCEPT the
A. Diaphysis
B. Epiphyseal Plate
C. Joint Surface
D. Apophyseal Insertion |
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All of the following are likely outcomes of preadolescent resistance training EXCEPT
A. Resistance to Injury
B. Strength
C. Hypertrophy
D. Bone Density |
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The condition characterized by a bone mineral density more than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean is called
A. Sacopenia
B. Osteopenia
C. Osteoporosis
D. Scoliosis |
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Which of the following should be evaluated FIRST when designing a training program for a 68-year-old competitive female tennis player?
A. Cardiovascular Fitness
B. Lower Body Strength
C. Balance and Agility
D. Medical History |
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Deconditioned female college athletes who participate in sports such as basketball and soccer appear to be at increased risk for developing injuries to the
A. Back
B. Knee
C. Wrist
D. Neck |
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