Physical fitness unit 2 Quiz 2

Which of the following are flexibility exercises?

none of the above

Poor posture can cause

back pain

How does stretching help improve muscle scarring?

all the above

The sit-and-reach test tells you how ---- your muscles are.

flexible

What is the most obvious benefit of stretching?

increased range of motion

Your posture _____.

is improved with stretching exercises

Relaxation, as a result of stretching can _____.

lower your blood sugar levels

The actual cells that the muscles are made of are called _____.

muscle fibers

If you had a negative score on the sit-and-reach test, you _____.

should stretch your lower body more

1. develops physical fitness 2. how far in any direction a part of the body is able to move 3. where the actual movement of the muscle occur 4. removed from the muscles by increased blood flow 5. the way you hold your body when you sit or stand 6. ineffective veins in the body 7. the stomach and the back

1. exercise 2. range of motion 3. muscle myofibrils 4. lactic acid 5. posture 6. varicose veins 7. antagonistic muscles

What actually happens when you stretch?

Myofibrils extend to full length.

Select all that apply. Which of the following can result from poor circulation? (there are 3 btw)

tingling feet and legs cold feet leg muscle cramps

Myofibrils do the actual movement during exercise. True False

true

Stretching is considered exercise. true false

true

Before taking either flexibility test, you should _____.

warm up for 10 minutes