Question 1

Satellite cells

Accepted Answer

A)  contribute to muscle growth by dividing and contributing mitochondria to existing muscle fibers. 
B)  reside below the sarcolemma. 
C)  are differentiated cells that can turn into muscle fibers. 
D)  are undifferentiated cells that play a key role in muscle growth and repair. 
A)  contribute to muscle growth by dividing and contributing mitochondria to existing muscle fibers. 
B)  reside below the sarcolemma. 
C)  are differentiated cells that can turn into muscle fibers. 
D)  are undifferentiated cells that play a key role in muscle growth and repair.

Question 2

The breakdown of ATP in muscle is accomplished via the enzyme

Accepted Answer

A)  lactate dehydrogenase. 
B)  succinate dehydrogenase. 
C)  ATPase. 
D)  phosphofructokinase. 
A)  lactate dehydrogenase. 
B)  succinate dehydrogenase. 
C)  ATPase. 
D)  phosphofructokinase.

Question 3

The cell membrane around muscle is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  soma. 
B)  plasma membrane. 
C)  mucous membrane. 
D)  sarcolemma. 
A)  soma. 
B)  plasma membrane. 
C)  mucous membrane. 
D)  sarcolemma.

Question 4

During the initial period of disuse (i.e., 2 days), muscle atrophy is predominantly due to

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased protein synthesis. 
B)  increased protein breakdown. 
C)  both a decreased protein synthesis and increased protein breakdown. 
A)  decreased protein synthesis. 
B)  increased protein breakdown. 
C)  both a decreased protein synthesis and increased protein breakdown.

Question 5

The layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outside of skeletal muscle (i.e., just below the fascia) is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  epimysium. 
B)  perimysium. 
C)  endomysium. 
D)  basement membrane. 
A)  epimysium. 
B)  perimysium. 
C)  endomysium. 
D)  basement membrane.

Question 6

Skeletal muscle fibers that contain large numbers of mitochondria and myoglobin could be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  type I fibers 
B)  type IIa fibers 
C)  either type I or type IIa 
D)  type IIx 
A)  type I fibers 
B)  type IIa fibers 
C)  either type I or type IIa 
D)  type IIx

Question 7

At any given velocity of movement, the peak force is greater in muscles that contain a high percentage of fast-twitch fibers when compared to muscles that possess predominantly slow-twitch fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A muscular contraction that results in a movement of body parts is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric contraction. 
B)  static contraction. 
C)  isotonic or dynamic contraction. 
D)  muscle twitch. 
A)  isometric contraction. 
B)  static contraction. 
C)  isotonic or dynamic contraction. 
D)  muscle twitch.

Satellite cells

The breakdown of ATP in muscle is accomplished via the enzyme

The cell membrane around muscle is called the

During the initial period of disuse (i.e., 2 days), muscle atrophy is predominantly due to

The layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outside of skeletal muscle (i.e., just below the fascia) is called the

Skeletal muscle fibers that contain large numbers of mitochondria and myoglobin could be classified as

At any given velocity of movement, the peak force is greater in muscles that contain a high percentage of fast-twitch fibers when compared to muscles that possess predominantly slow-twitch fibers.

A muscular contraction that results in a movement of body parts is called a(n)

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance During Exercise

Temperature Regulation

The Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise for Special Populations

Body Composition and Nutrition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

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Exam 9: Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Satellite cells

The breakdown of ATP in muscle is accomplished via the enzyme

The cell membrane around muscle is called the

During the initial period of disuse (i.e., 2 days), muscle atrophy is predominantly due to

The layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outside of skeletal muscle (i.e., just below the fascia) is called the

Skeletal muscle fibers that contain large numbers of mitochondria and myoglobin could be classified as

At any given velocity of movement, the peak force is greater in muscles that contain a high percentage of fast-twitch fibers when compared to muscles that possess predominantly slow-twitch fibers.

A muscular contraction that results in a movement of body parts is called a(n)

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance During Exercise

Temperature Regulation

The Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise for Special Populations

Body Composition and Nutrition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters