Question 1

Intervertebral disks are partially made up of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Two components of connective tissue are collages and elastin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Flexibility is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability of the tendon to control the movement in the joint 
B)  The ability of the joint to move through its full range of motion 
C)  The ability of the joint to move with the muscle pair attached to it 
D)  the ability of the ligaments to control the movement in the joint

Question 4

Which of the muscles are stretched by the side lunge exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outer thigh, hip and calf 
B)  Inner thigh, hip and calf 
C)  Inner thigh, abdominals and calf 
D)  Outer thigh, back extensors and calf

Question 5

Ball and socket allow for which type of movement(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement in multiple directions/planes 
B)  Movement forward and back 
C)  Movement side to side 
D)  Hinge joints are immovable

Question 6

There are several ways to improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation takes advantage of the nerve activity to improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Good joint flexibility will prevent arthritis in older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A slow stretch prompts a stronger reaction from proprioceptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recent research suggests that exercise-induced muscle cramps are caused by decreased electrical activity within the affected muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The recommended rest period between stretches is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The recommended rest period between stretches is...

Question 12

Daniel executes a lunge walk. He is demonstrating what type of stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static 
B)  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) 
C)  Active 
D)  Dynamic

Question 13

Stretch receptors are structures in the muscle that need to be targeted in order to improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When muscle is stretched, the elastin fibres straighten, and when regularly leads to long-term lengthening and is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastic elongation 
B)  Elastin elongation 
C)  Plastic elongation 
D)  Collagen elongation

Question 15

During any dynamic movement, the core muscles work together; some muscles shorten while others lengthen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Yoga or tai-chi related flexibility exercises may reduce mental and physical tension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In _____________________ stretching, the muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _____________________ stretching, the muscles are stretched...

Question 18

______________ joints like the hip enable movement in many different directions and have a greater range of motion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ joints like the hip enable movement...

Question 19

Increased injury of the low back can occur if:

Accepted Answer

A)  One is strong 
B)  One is weak 
C)  One is extremely or poorly flexible 
D)  One if fit

Question 20

Health Canada recommends that stretching be performed at a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 day per week. 
B)  2 days per week. 
C)  4 days per week. 
D)  7 days per week.

Exam 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Intervertebral disks are partially made up of water.

Two components of connective tissue are collages and elastin.

Flexibility is defined as:

Which of the muscles are stretched by the side lunge exercise?

Ball and socket allow for which type of movement(s) ?

There are several ways to improve flexibility.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation takes advantage of the nerve activity to improve flexibility.

Good joint flexibility will prevent arthritis in older people.

A slow stretch prompts a stronger reaction from proprioceptors.

Recent research suggests that exercise-induced muscle cramps are caused by decreased electrical activity within the affected muscle.

The recommended rest period between stretches is __________.

Daniel executes a lunge walk. He is demonstrating what type of stretching?

Stretch receptors are structures in the muscle that need to be targeted in order to improve flexibility.

When muscle is stretched, the elastin fibres straighten, and when regularly leads to long-term lengthening and is called __________.

During any dynamic movement, the core muscles work together; some muscles shorten while others lengthen.

Yoga or tai-chi related flexibility exercises may reduce mental and physical tension.

In _____________________ stretching, the muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscles.

______________ joints like the hip enable movement in many different directions and have a greater range of motion.

Increased injury of the low back can occur if:

Health Canada recommends that stretching be performed at a minimum of: