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Exercise Physiology Exam 2
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02/26/2005

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What type of muscle fibers have a low mitochondrial content?
Definition
Type IIa.
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What defines the limit of the sarcomere?
Definition
The Z line
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True or False: Aging causes a decrease in the power a muscle can generate because neural drive decreases w/ age.
Definition
True.
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True or false: Strength training is caused by hyperplasia.
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False. Strength training is characterized by a decrease in the relative capillary to fiber density.
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Is running economy related to performance technique or muscle biochemistry?
Definition
Performance technique.
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Do slow twitch fibers generate more or less force when compared to fast twitch fibers?
Definition
less.
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Why would you use interval training to improve aerobic performance?
Definition
It gives a high volume of high intensity work.
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