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After the age of 30, women lose approximately what percentage of

bone mass per decade?

30

Give an example of a hinge joint

Knee/Elbow

A thickened connective tissue that envelops a muscle or a group of muscles is called:

Muscle Fascia

What connects muscle to bone?

Tendons

What muscle is a primary hip flexor?

Psoas Major

What muscle type maintains the highest concentration of

mitochondria?

Cardiac Muscle

Exercise related fatigue may occur in _________

compromising performance.

Central Nervous System/Peripheral

Nervous System/Muscle Fiber

What type of muscle contraction is commonly used for

stabilization and is characterized by no change in the joint angle?

Isometric Contraction

What is a kinesthetic receptor situated near the junction of muscle fibers and a tendon which serve as

muscle-tension regulators?

Golgi Tendon Organs

Which muscle fiber type would be the most predominant

contributor to performance for an endurance athlete?

Type 1 Fibers

What type of acid is associated with a burning sensation in active tissue

during high intensity exercise?

Lactic Acid

High intensity exercise may be limited by contractibility inhibition due to the presence of _________

Hydrogen Ions

Even with sufficient levels of oxygen and lipids to meet the

intensity demands of work, significant fatigue will ensue

when ________ becomes depleted.

Carbohydrates

Improved glucose-sparing associated with endurance training

enhances the ability of the muscle to use what fuel source?

Lipids

For optimal performance, what is the minimal rest interval between tests for vertical jump based on

proper ATP?

90 Seconds

The hardening of the arteries associated with the cascade of

events that lead to vessel blockage is called:

Arteriosclerosis

What cardiovascular aspect increases in response to a

greater cardiac output associated with exercise?

Systolic Blood Pressure

_________ are tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrients

diffuse into the cells.

Capillaries

Approximately what percentage of the blood is located in venous

circulation?

65%

What artery is palpated when taking a pulse at the neck?

Carotid Artery

What reacts with free radicals to prevent cellular damage?

Antioxidants

What mineral functions to support the integrity of bone and facilitates muscle contractions?

Calcium

In general, a sedentary person in normal environmental conditions

should consume approximately how many liters of water each day?

2.0-2.5

Give an example of a water soluble antioxidant.

Vitamin C

What is the most common mineral deficiency worldwide?

Iron