Corrective Exercise Specialist - Quiz 2 Material - Final Exam Prep Already Passed

Corrective Exercise Specialist - Quiz 2 Material - Final Exam Prep Already Passed Q: What is the primary function of a Golgi Tendon Organ? Detect changes in muscle tension Q: Which of the following is not a function required for the coordination of movement? Motivation Q: What two types of cells make up the nervous system? Neurons and glia Q: What is the 'transmitter' portion of a neuron that relays a signal? Axon Q: What is the 'integrator' part of a neuron that determines if there's enough information to create an action potential? Cell body Q: What is the name of the area, typically between two neurons or a neuron and gland, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted? Synapse Q: Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for producing voluntary movements? Somatic nervous system Q: What structural component of white matter gives it a whitish appearance? Myelin Q: Where does the spinal cord end? Around lumbar vertebrae 1 or 2 (L1 or L2) Q: Which type of nerve only carries information away from the spinal cord to innervate muscle? Motor nerve Q: How many pairs of spinal nerves connect to the spinal cord? 31 Q: What is the name of the cluster of cell bodies, from lower motor neurons, that are contained within the spinal cord? Motor neuron pool Q: Sensory information is carried within: Ascending tracts Q: What is a primary function of interneurons during movement? Integrate lower motor neuron activity Q: Descending tracts originate from what two areas of the brain? Motor cortex and brainstem Q: When a muscle is quickly stretched, which of the following receptors is activated? Muscle spindle Q: The brain's ability to change its structure and function is known as: Neuroplasticity Q: Which of the following is not a function of the basal ganglia? Inhibit lower motor neurons Q: An important component of sleep is to: Allow CSF to flush out waste products Q: Which of the following is not a function of the cerebellum? Directly control lower motor neurons Q: The reference point for all locations within the human body is known as the: Anatomical position Q: Which term describes a position that's toward the top of the head? Cranial Q: Which term describes a position that's close to the trunk? Proximal Q: Which plane divides the body into left and right segments and is associated with flexion and extension movements? Sagittal Q: Hip abduction and adduction occur in which plane? Frontal Q: Throwing a baseball is which type of motion? Multiplanar Q: Movement of a limb in a specific direction is referred to as its: Direction of rotation Q: When lifting free weights, the direction of resistance is always: Straight down to the earth Q: When using a cable or exercise band, the direction of resistance is always: In the direction the cable or band is pulling Q: Which of the following movements is not associated with the cervical spine? Horizontal adduction Q: How many different movements can the shoulder girdle perform? 14 Q: What is the primary disadvantage of the bony structures that form the glenohumeral joint? It is inherently unstable Q: Which of the following is not an external rotator of the glenohumeral joint? Latissimus dorsi Q: How many primary movements can the scapulothoracic region perform? 6 Q: Which of the following muscles does not elevate the scapula? Latissimus dorsi Q: Which action(s) can the gluteus maximus perform? Hip extension Hip abduction Hip external rotation All of the above Which is the largest joint in the human body? Knee Q: Which of the following muscles does not extend the knee? Semitendinosus Q: How many joint(s) form the elbow region? 3 Q: What type of motion is foot pronation? Triplanar