NASM Practice Exam| 100 Questions| (rated A+)

The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it - ANSWER prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension. Which of the following is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? - ANSWER Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through which of the following vessels? - ANSWER Pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using which of the following? - ANSWER Reciprocal inhibition The oxidative system is primarily used when a client - ANSWER jogs for 30 minutes. Which of the following would aid the primary respiratory muscles in breathing after a set of maximum effort sprints? - ANSWER Scalenes When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? - ANSWER ATP-PC A client who is practicing repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique is exhibiting - ANSWER motor learning. Which of the following stimulates muscle fibers to go through a series of steps that initiate muscle contractions? - ANSWER Acetylcholine Which of the following exercises uses a ball-and-socket joint as the primary mover? - ANSWER Seated dumbbell lateral raise The body's ability to differentiate between walking on concrete and walking on sand is an example of which of the following functions of the nervous system? - ANSWER Sensory