Exercise Physiology
This type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones
Tendons
This macronutrient provides 9 calories of energy per gram consumed
fat
Southern Illinois University
Salukis
The 2 main types of stress we discussed in class were _____ and _____.
distress and eustress
This South Dakota landmark features the faces of four U.S. presidents
Mount Rushmore
This muscle fiber type is generally recruited first for activity
Type I
The brain relies mainly on ______ for fuel.
glucose
Navy
Midshipmen
Increased heart rate and sweat response are examples of your body's __________ nervous system preparing you for competition
parasympathetic
This bell tower in Italy started sinking during construction in the 12th century
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Performing a heavy squat in an effort to improve your vertical jump is an example of _______ _________.
postactivation potentiation
The brain uses approximately what percentage of your daily calories for energy?
20-25%
Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
This nerve in the body is responsible for controlling breathing and heart rate
Vagus
This iron tower was built in 1889 as the entrance to the World's Fair
Eiffel Tower
Training one limb in an effort to maintain strength in the opposite limb is an example of ________ ________.
cross education
A biological response to a psychological belief is called a ______ effect.
placebo
Campbell University
Camels
What 2 types of self-talk did we discuss in class?
Instructional and Motivational
This cathedral, located in the Vatican City, is the largest in the world
St. Peter's Basilica
At the cellular level, this is used by the body to fuel muscle contractions
ATP
Any substance used to enhance performance and/or recovery is called a(n) ___________ aid.
ergogenic
UC Santa Cruz
Banana Slugs
What were the 3 Rs we discussed in class that help us cope with negative self-talk?
Recognize, Release, Replace
This dormant volcano is the highest mountain in Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro