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Benefits of Regular Stretching Program

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What happens when a muscle is stretched quickly?

Muscle spindle contracts and tension increases (correct)

GTO fires and inhibits muscular contraction

Sarcomeres lengthen slowly

Connective tissue adapts slowly

What is the role of Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) when muscle is stretched slowly?

Shortens sarcomeres

Causes muscle spindle contraction

Inhibits muscular contraction (correct)

Increases tension in the muscle

What is the function of collagen fibers in soft tissues?

Resist tensile deformation and provide strength (correct)

Elongate quickly under heavy loads

Fail abruptly under light loads

Cause stiffness but no strength

How do elastin fibers behave under light loads?

Elongate significantly Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prevent irreversible contractures when stretching soft tissues?

To maintain normal joint range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What is one goal of increasing flexibility prior to strengthening exercises?

To enhance exercise performance Signup and view all the answers

How can connective tissue adapt with immobilization?

It shortens adaptively Signup and view all the answers

What happens to collagen fibers beyond their deformation point?

They fail abruptly Signup and view all the answers

Why do elastin fibers elongate under light loads?

To facilitate tissue flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of muscle spindle when muscle is stretched quickly?

Fires and contracts Signup and view all the answers