Question 1

At which location can connective tissues increase strength and load-bearing capacity?

Accepted Answer

•	body of the tendon

Answer

•	mitochondria

Answer

•	osteocytes

Answer

•	hormone receptor sites

Question 2

Compared to muscle metabolism, tendon metabolism is much slower due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

•	poorer vascularity and circulation

Answer

•	constant tension on tendons

Answer

•	close proximity to bones

Answer

•	fewer mitochondria

Question 3

Peak power is maximized during the squat jump with loads of ----%of the 1 RM squat .

Accepted Answer

•	30-60

Answer

•	50-60

Answer

•	30-75

Answer

•	80-95

Question 4

The threshold stimulus at which new bone formation is initiated is called

Accepted Answer

•	minimal essential strain

Answer

•	peak bone mass

Answer

•	critical loading

Answer

•	cross-linking

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary stimulus for growth of tendons and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

•	mechanical force

Answer

•	repetition

Answer

•	recovery time

Answer

•	speed of movement

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