BHK Trivia 5

Question 1

Which phenomenon describes the temporary increase in strength following a period of detraining after heavy resistance training?

Accepted Answer

Supercompensation

Answer

Supercompensation theory predicts that fitness rises above baseline after a training stimulus and recovery period before returning to normal.

Question 2

What is the name of the proprioceptive organ found within muscle tendons that inhibits excessive muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

Golgi tendon organ

Answer

The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) detects tension in tendons and triggers autogenic inhibition to protect muscles from excessive force.

Question 3

Which metabolic byproduct was historically (but incorrectly) blamed for causing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid

Answer

Lactic acid was long thought to cause DOMS, but research shows it clears within an hour of exercise; DOMS is now attributed to microtrauma and inflammation.

Question 4

What is the approximate energy yield (ATP) from the complete aerobic oxidation of one glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

30-32 ATP

Answer

Complete aerobic oxidation of one glucose molecule via glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation yields approximately 30-32 ATP.

Question 5

Which Canadian sport scientist developed the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model that underpins modern periodization?

Accepted Answer

Hans Selye

Answer

Hans Selye, a Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist, developed the GAS model describing the body's response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

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BHK Trivia 5