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Nervous system test for fitness instructor level 2 course

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Nervous system test

Question 1 of 10

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What is the role of the nervous system?

Select one of the following:

  • Deliver oxygen to the working muscles

  • Provide structure to the body

  • Communication control centre

  • Supply energy for the body to work

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

The nervous system activates muscle fibres for contraction to occur

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Referring to the sliding filament theory, what do the 'Z-lines' represent?

Select one of the following:

  • Myosin filaments

  • Actin filaments

  • Sarcomere

  • Individual muscle fibres

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

In the sliding filament theory, actin binds onto myosin to 'grab and pull' the perform a concentric muscle contraction

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Referring to the sliding filament theory, myosin binds to actin to perform muscle contractions both eccentrically, concentrically and isometrically

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

A motor unit is made up of a single motor neuron and further branches of neurons

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

The all or nothing law refers to the activation of an entire muscle

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Select all that apply to the following question: What are the neurological adaptations to resistance training?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hypertrophy

  • Improved motor recruitment

  • Increased ability to achieve stronger muscle contractions

  • Improved recruitment of fast twitch fibres

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Select all that apply to the following question: What are the neurological adaptations to resistance training?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Increased frequency of nerve impulses to motor units

  • Atrophy

  • Improved inter-muscular co-ordination

  • Automatic performance of movement patterns

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

When a signal is sent through the motor unit that breaches the stimulation threshold, only some of the attached muscle fibres are activated

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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