NCSF-CPT Exercise Science & Anatomy 2

Question 1

What term describes the shortening of a muscle during force production?

Accepted Answer

Concentric contraction

Answer

Eccentric contraction

Answer

Isometric contraction

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Isokinetic contraction

Question 2

Which joint allows the greatest range of motion in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

Answer

Knee joint

Answer

Hip joint

Answer

Elbow joint

Question 3

What is the function of the stretch reflex (myotatic reflex)?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates muscle contraction when the muscle is rapidly stretched

Answer

Inhibits muscle contraction to prevent injury

Answer

Prevents muscle hypertrophy

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Regulates body temperature during exercise

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a synergist muscle?

Accepted Answer

A muscle that assists the prime mover

Answer

A muscle that opposes the movement

Answer

A muscle that stabilizes the joint

Answer

A muscle that initiates the movement

Question 5

What is the primary role of the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization of the glenohumeral joint

Answer

Elbow flexion and extension

Answer

Spinal extension

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Hip abduction

Question 6

What physiological term describes the increase in muscle size due to resistance training?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophy

Answer

Hyperplasia

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Atrophy

Answer

Sarcopenia