Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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During aerobic exercise, which organelle is primarily responsible for ATP production?
Answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the site of oxidative phosphorylation, producing the majority of ATP aerobically.
Which type of muscle fiber has the highest aerobic capacity and is most resistant to fatigue?
Answer: Type I
Type I (slow-twitch) fibers are highly oxidative, fatigue resistant, and ideal for endurance activities.
What is the name of the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that transmit muscular force to the skeleton.
Which term describes movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?
Answer: Abduction
Abduction moves a limb away from the body's midline, such as raising the arm laterally.
The gluteus maximus is the primary mover for which action?
Answer: Hip extension
The gluteus maximus is the largest hip extensor and is heavily recruited in activities like stair climbing and deadlifts.
Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?
Answer: Left ventricle
The left ventricle ejects oxygenated blood through the aorta to the rest of the body.