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  1. Which term describes a muscle contracting while lengthening?

    Answer: Eccentric

    An eccentric contraction occurs as the muscle lengthens under tension.

  2. The all-or-none principle applies to:

    Answer: Individual motor units

    A motor unit fires fully or not at all when threshold is reached.

  3. Which posture is characterized by forward head and rounded shoulders?

    Answer: Upper crossed syndrome

    Upper crossed syndrome involves a forward head and protracted shoulders.

  4. What is the primary fuel source during prolonged low-intensity exercise?

    Answer: Fat

    Fat is the dominant fuel at low intensities over long durations.

  5. Davies test primarily assesses:

    Answer: Upper-extremity agility and stabilization

    The Davies test measures upper-body agility and stabilization.

  6. General adaptation syndrome's first stage is the:

    Answer: Alarm reaction stage

    The alarm reaction is the body's initial response to a new stressor.

  7. A spotter is most essential during which type of exercise?

    Answer: Barbell bench press

    Free-weight overhead or over-body lifts like the bench press require spotting for safety.