Othello2

Biomechanics - Exercise and Sports Medicine. What is the half-life

Biomechanics - Exercise and Sports Medicine. What is the half-life

This is a following sample question from a past midterm. The midterm is later this morning (11 am eastern time) so help would appreciated!

Question. A tendon with a maximum strain of 10% and a passive visco-elastic half-life of 5 minutes f

09mohamf   1751   N/A

09mohamf

Your client wants to increase their endurance capacity to excel in performance. Explain to your ...

Your client wants to increase their endurance capacity to excel in performance. Explain to your ...

Your client wants to increase their endurance capacity to excel in performance. Explain to your client the similarities and differences between type I and type II fibers. Explain why they would want to optimize type I fibers for their endurance sport

koenez99   239   N/A

koenez99

physiology or biology of weight training?

physiology or biology of weight training?

Hi, can anyone help me find some articles on the physiology or biology of weight lifting which talks about the different hormones involved and the "runners high" you get while lifting? Or just discuss what you know. Thanks.

fishtaco   667   1 Reply

asiananime8

Disease caused by degeneration of joints and fusion of bones with loss of mobility:

Disease caused by degeneration of joints and fusion of bones with loss of mobility:

Does anyone know the answers?

1. Disease caused by degeneration of joints and fusion of bones with loss of mobility: a)sprain   b)luxation   c)bursitis   d)arthritis
2.  A dislocation: a)sprain   b)luxation   c)bursitis   d)arthritis
3.  With interc

fishayyy   633   1 Reply

Smitty

A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should 1.

A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should 1.

A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should
1. Apply ice to the extremity.
2. Apply a warm, moist pack to the extremity.
3. Perform passive range of motion to the extremity.
4. Lower the extremity

colleen   1903   1 Reply

savio

Which of the following statements made by an adolescent patient recovering from

Which of the following statements made by an adolescent patient recovering from

Which of the following statements made by an adolescent patient recovering from a sprain would indicate the need for further instruction by the nurse regarding care at home?
1. “I should put a heating pad on my leg as soon as I get home.”
2

colleen   703   1 Reply

robertling

Why a physical fitness plan that causes a reduction of blood pressure is benefic

Why a physical fitness plan that causes a reduction of blood pressure is benefic

Why a physical fitness plan that causes a reduction of blood pressure is beneficial to cardiovascular health. Describe the association between blood pressure,pulse rate and the cardiac cycle.

melvina   421   1 Reply

vira

Chronic pain in the front of the lower leg is known as Question 59 options:

Chronic pain in the front of the lower leg is known as Question 59 options:

Chronic pain in the front of the lower leg is known as
Question 59 options:
   
A)    strain.
   
B)    sprain.
   
C)    shin splints.
   
D)    plantar fasciitis.

moniquee16   318   1 Reply

Laser_3

How does eversion foot take place. How do tendons and ligaments move to create an eversion foot.

How does eversion foot take place. How do tendons and ligaments move to create an eversion foot.

How does eversion foot take place. How do tendons and ligaments move to create an eversion foot.

Masa wa Bio   316   1 Reply

Othello2

Concussion Protocol and treatment

Concussion Protocol and treatment

What are typical signs and symptoms of concussions that you are aware of and then what do you do after you've figured it out? In other words is there a treatment protocol?

Othello2   197   1 Reply

bio_man

Strength Competition- A trainer suggests to his competitor that all of the people who talk about ...

Strength Competition- A trainer suggests to his competitor that all of the people who talk about ...

Strength Competition- A trainer suggests to his competitor that all of the people who talk about light weight and lots of reps to “tone the muscle” are correct. In order to gain maximal strength, you should lift a load about 30 reps per set, feel the

koenez99   224   1 Reply

Othello2

The steady hand wins the race, a trainer says. His advice to his competitor for training for the 10k ...

The steady hand wins the race, a trainer says. His advice to his competitor for training for the 10k ...

10K race- The steady hand wins the race, a trainer says. His advice to his competitor for training for the 10k race is to find a comfortable pace and stick to it. If he changes the speed, his poor muscles will get confused, and not know how to contra

koenez99   226   1 Reply

Othello2

Walk me through the steps of the complete contraction and relaxation of the bicep (i.e. an ...

Walk me through the steps of the complete contraction and relaxation of the bicep (i.e. an ...

Walk me through the steps of the complete contraction and relaxation of the bicep (i.e. an individual picks up a free weight and completes a bicep curl and then returns the free weight).

koenez99   378   1 Reply

thesurgeon

Why does the parasympathetic N.S. try to lower the blood pressure at the same time the sympathetic ...

Why does the parasympathetic N.S. try to lower the blood pressure at the same time the sympathetic ...

If someone has a head injury that increases ICP, the sympathetic N.S. raises the blood pressure to pump against the increased resistance created by the ICP. This is necessary to perfuse the brain and maintain life. So why are the baroreceptors signal

APL314   288   1 Reply

Othello2

The actual time period available to physical educators for testing is usually:

The actual time period available to physical educators for testing is usually:

longer than that of other academic classes.

      
the same as other academic classes.

      
shorter than other academic classes.

      
this does not apply.

badatlove23   124   1 Reply

bio_man

What is the role of a muscle spindle, and how is a muscle spindle innervated?

What is the role of a muscle spindle, and how is a muscle spindle innervated?

What is the role of a muscle spindle, and how is a muscle spindle innervated?

kath4ever   57   1 Reply

jdbrei

What are the two types of sleep apnea, and what are the characteristics of each disorder?

What are the two types of sleep apnea, and what are the characteristics of each disorder?

What are the two types of sleep apnea, and what are the characteristics of each disorder?

BJL   32   1 Reply

heytame

Define dysarthria, as well as the symptoms of flaccid dysarthria, spastic dysarthria, ataxic ...

Define dysarthria, as well as the symptoms of flaccid dysarthria, spastic dysarthria, ataxic ...

Define dysarthria, as well as the symptoms of flaccid dysarthria, spastic dysarthria, ataxic dysarthria, hyperkinetic dysarthria, and hypokinetic dysarthria.

Shudson   59   1 Reply

Mrgualandi

What is myasthenia gravis, what causes this disorder, and what are the major symptoms?

What is myasthenia gravis, what causes this disorder, and what are the major symptoms?

What is myasthenia gravis, what causes this disorder, and what are the major symptoms?

leahwolfe221   67   1 Reply

Trinh Vy

Input to the motor strip arises from the ____________________ strip. (Fill in the blank)

Input to the motor strip arises from the ____________________ strip. (Fill in the blank)

Input to the motor strip arises from the ____________________ strip.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

netty123   67   1 Reply

Andie95

Bilateral damage to the parahippocampal lobe will result in profound ____________________ deficit. ...

Bilateral damage to the parahippocampal lobe will result in profound ____________________ deficit. ...

Bilateral damage to the parahippocampal lobe will result in profound ____________________ deficit.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

akifuji   60   1 Reply

jrodriguez16

____________________ refers to generation of novel words. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to generation of novel words. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to generation of novel words.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

ilaydayolac   65   1 Reply

em1996

____________________ refers to difficulty naming objects. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to difficulty naming objects. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to difficulty naming objects.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Cperry768   68   1 Reply

Cricoo

Broca's and Wernicke's areas communicate by means of the ____________________ fasciculus. Fill in ...

Broca's and Wernicke's areas communicate by means of the ____________________ fasciculus. Fill in ...

Broca's and Wernicke's areas communicate by means of the ____________________ fasciculus.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Glee2   46   1 Reply

Amberalmonte3

Nonfluent aphasia, also known as ____________________ aphasia, arises from frontal lobe lesions. ...

Nonfluent aphasia, also known as ____________________ aphasia, arises from frontal lobe lesions. ...

Nonfluent aphasia, also known as ____________________ aphasia, arises from frontal lobe lesions.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

akifuji   59   1 Reply

Koergor

Damage to the inferior temporal lobe often results in ____________________ deficit. Fill in the ...

Damage to the inferior temporal lobe often results in ____________________ deficit. Fill in the ...

Damage to the inferior temporal lobe often results in ____________________ deficit.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

netty123   43   1 Reply

nobutohara

Receptive language function occurs predominantly in ____________________ area of the dominant ...

Receptive language function occurs predominantly in ____________________ area of the dominant ...

Receptive language function occurs predominantly in ____________________ area of the dominant cerebral hemisphere.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Cperry768   32   1 Reply

jessmall25

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for spatial and holistic elements, ...

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for spatial and holistic elements, ...

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for spatial and holistic elements, such as face recognition, speech intonation, melody, and perception of form.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

BJL   38   1 Reply

Trinh Vy

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for the process of analysis, favoring ...

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for the process of analysis, favoring ...

The ____________________ hemisphere appears to be specialized for the process of analysis, favoring discrete, sequential, rapidly changing information.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

silverstar46   63   1 Reply

naaaa27

Auditory information presented to the right ear is processed predominantly by the ...

Auditory information presented to the right ear is processed predominantly by the ...

Auditory information presented to the right ear is processed predominantly by the ____________________ hemisphere.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

silverstar46   30   1 Reply

jfnf

The ____________________ association area (anterior to Brodmann area 6 ) is involved with ...

The ____________________ association area (anterior to Brodmann area 6 ) is involved with ...

The ____________________ association area (anterior to Brodmann area 6 ) is involved with integration of information in preparation for the motor act, as well as higher-level cognitive processes.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

netty123   49   1 Reply

jrodriguez16

The ____________________ association area includes regions of the parahippocampal gyrus and temporal ...

The ____________________ association area includes regions of the parahippocampal gyrus and temporal ...

The ____________________ association area includes regions of the parahippocampal gyrus and temporal pole (temporal lobe), cingulate gyri (parietal and frontal lobes), and orbital surfaces (inferior frontal lobe).
 Fill in the blank(s) with corr

asdfkla   51   1 Reply

nobutohara

The ____________________ association area includes portions of the temporal, parietal, and occipital ...

The ____________________ association area includes portions of the temporal, parietal, and occipital ...

The ____________________ association area includes portions of the temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes (Brodmann areas 39, 40, and portions of 19, 21, 22, and 37), and receives input from auditory, visual, and somatosensory regions, permitting th

gumball   42   1 Reply

san205

____________________ dysarthria is characterized by paucity of movement, such as that seen in ...

____________________ dysarthria is characterized by paucity of movement, such as that seen in ...

____________________ dysarthria is characterized by paucity of movement, such as that seen in Parkinson's disease.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Erika_plage   56   1 Reply

Trinh Vy

Tics, tremors, athetosis, and dystonia are all termed ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Tics, tremors, athetosis, and dystonia are all termed ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Tics, tremors, athetosis, and dystonia are all termed ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

leahwolfe221   51   1 Reply

illyannam1

____________________ dysarthria arises from damage to the cerebellum or to the brainstem vestibular ...

____________________ dysarthria arises from damage to the cerebellum or to the brainstem vestibular ...

____________________ dysarthria arises from damage to the cerebellum or to the brainstem vestibular nuclei, or both.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

raquelwoods14   60   1 Reply

feqwfasdfsda

____________________ refers to increased reflexive response. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to increased reflexive response. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to increased reflexive response.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

melanieringel18   89   1 Reply

nobutohara

____________________ refers to increased muscle tone. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to increased muscle tone. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to increased muscle tone.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Erika_plage   77   1 Reply

nordegcha

____________________ dysarthria arises from bilateral damage to upper motor neurons of the pyramidal ...

____________________ dysarthria arises from bilateral damage to upper motor neurons of the pyramidal ...

____________________ dysarthria arises from bilateral damage to upper motor neurons of the pyramidal (direct) and extrapyramidal (indirect) motor pathways.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

kelseymullerr   83   1 Reply

hoehoe22

____________________ refers to low muscle tone. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to low muscle tone. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ refers to low muscle tone.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Erika_plage   83   1 Reply

nobutohara