Question 1

Upon which does static flexibility depend?

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A)   length of the muscles
B)   looseness of the ligaments
C)   muscular strength
D)   structure of a joint

Question 2

What determines flexibility?

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A)   heredity
B)   mitochondria
C)   ligament length
D)   muscle strength

Question 3

Describe the basic structure of the spine.Include information on the vertebrae,intervertebral disks,and nerve roots.

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The spine, also known as the vertebral c...

Question 4

Which structures absorb and disperse stress on the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   nerve roots
B)   vertebral arches
C)   intervertebral disks
D)   spinal curves

Question 5

Which is a disadvantage of active stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)   takes a long time to perform each stretch
B)   has a very high risk of injury
C)   may not produce a sufficient stretch
D)   requires a partner

Question 6

Which statement describes an appropriate goal for flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the same for all people.
B)   It depends on individual fitness goals and choice of sports and activities.
C)   The more flexibility, the better.
D)   For non-athletes, flexibility is not necessary.

Question 7

Which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   static stretching
B)   ballistic stretching
C)   proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)   active stretching

Question 8

According to The American College of Sports Medicine,how many days a week should one perform stretching exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 or 3
B)   3 or 4
C)   4 or 5
D)   5 or 6

Question 9

What are the five regions of the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
B)   cervical, sacrum, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx
C)   thoracic, cervical, sacrum, lumbar, coccyx
D)   thoracic, cervical, lumbar, coccyx, sacrum

Question 10

Which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)   static stretching
B)   ballistic stretching
C)   proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)   passive stretching

Question 11

What are the two principal types of connective tissue in a muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   collagen and myofibrils
B)   myofibrils and elastin
C)   myofibrils and disks
D)   elastin and collagen

Question 12

In active stretching,an outside force or resistance assists muscles and joints as they move through a range of motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List at least four benefits of flexibility,and describe how developing flexibility provides each benefit.

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1. Injury Prevention: Developing flexibi...

Question 14

Girls gain how much of their adult bone mass by age 18?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   15%
C)   85%
D)   25%

Question 15

Describe at least three factors that determine the flexibility of a joint.

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1. Structure of the joint: The type of j...

Question 16

Describe the underlying causes of low-back pain.Discuss at least three risk factors.

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Low-back pain can be caused by a variety...

Question 17

Exercise can help prevent and manage low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A stretch should be held in position for a minimum of 45 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Nerve roots in the spine are the key component of intervertebral disks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which benefit can stretching provide?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows muscles to lengthen.
B)   It can increase risk of injury.
C)   It can lead to inflexibility.
D)   It can make connective tissue brittle.

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