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What happens when a muscle is stretched quickly?
What happens when a muscle is stretched quickly?
- Muscle spindle contracts and tension in muscle increases (correct)
- Sarcomeres can be lengthened slowly
- Connective tissue elongates rapidly
- GTO fires and inhibits muscular contraction
What is the role of Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) when muscle is stretched slowly?
What is the role of Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) when muscle is stretched slowly?
- Inhibits muscular contraction and tension (correct)
- Shortens the sarcomeres
- Contracts the muscle
- Increases tension in the muscle
Which component of connective tissue is responsible for the strength and stiffness of the tissue?
Which component of connective tissue is responsible for the strength and stiffness of the tissue?
- Muscle spindle
- Elastin fibers
- Sarcomeres
- Collagen fibers (correct)
What happens to elastin fibers at higher loads?
What happens to elastin fibers at higher loads?
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What are the goals of stretching as mentioned in the text?
What are the goals of stretching as mentioned in the text?
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How does connective tissue respond to immobilization?
How does connective tissue respond to immobilization?
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What does stretching aim to prevent in relation to musculo-tendinous injuries?
What does stretching aim to prevent in relation to musculo-tendinous injuries?
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What happens to collagen fibers under increasing tension?
What happens to collagen fibers under increasing tension?
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How does muscle spindle react to slow stretching?
How does muscle spindle react to slow stretching?
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What do elastin fibers do under light loads?
What do elastin fibers do under light loads?
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