ExPhys Ch 11: Adaptations to Resistance Training

What is one of the benefits of resistance training related to muscle?

• Muscle rigidity

• Muscle plasticity

• Muscle atrophy

• Muscle fatigue

What are the two main sources of strength gains mentioned?

• Muscle size and diet

• Muscle size and altered neural control

• Muscle size and cardiovascular fitness

• Muscle size and flexibility

Which of the following is a key concept in the document?

• Muscle endurance

• Muscle flexibility

• Muscle hypertrophy

• Muscle relaxation

What does the document imply about neural factors in strength gain?

• They are essential

• They are optional

• They are irrelevant

• They are harmful

What is the effect of synchronous recruitment on force exertion?

• Improves capability to exert steady forces

• Decreases force exertion

• Randomizes force exertion

• Reduces force exertion

What is the relationship between resistance training and motor unit recruitment?

• Resistance training leads to synchronous recruitment

• Resistance training leads to asynchronous recruitment

• Resistance training leads to random recruitment

• Resistance training leads to continuous recruitment

What is a potential result of decreased inhibitory impulses due to training?

• Muscle can generate more force

• Muscle becomes more flexible

• Muscle endurance decreases

• Muscle size reduces

What effect does reduced coactivation have on muscle strength?

• It decreases strength gain.

• It has no effect on strength.

• It may increase strength gain.

• It causes muscle fatigue.

How long does transient hypertrophy last?

• Days

• Weeks

• Hours

• Months

Which of the following is not a characteristic of chronic hypertrophy?

• Structural change in muscle

• Fiber hypertrophy

• Temporary muscle swelling

• Fiber hyperplasia