10 Questions
What happens when a muscle is stretched quickly?
Muscle spindle contracts and tension in muscle increases
What is the role of Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) when muscle is stretched slowly?
Inhibits muscular contraction and tension
Which component of connective tissue is responsible for the strength and stiffness of the tissue?
Collagen fibers
What happens to elastin fibers at higher loads?
They fail abruptly
What are the goals of stretching as mentioned in the text?
Prevent irreversible contractures
How does connective tissue respond to immobilization?
Adaptively shortens
What does stretching aim to prevent in relation to musculo-tendinous injuries?
Irreversible contractures
What happens to collagen fibers under increasing tension?
Stiffen to resist deformation
How does muscle spindle react to slow stretching?
Increases tension on muscle
What do elastin fibers do under light loads?
They elongate significantly
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