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Give examples of different types of muscular contraction relating to four different types of physical activity?
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Isometric contractions are static contractions during which muscle fibres do not change length. There is no movement of the joint to which the muscle is attached but energy is expended resisting a force that does not move. for example when you put your hands up for a long time.
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Is glucose the fuel for muscular contraction?
Glucose is used for energy in anaerobic systems related to muscular contraction.
Muscular contraction is defined as a contraction which moves against a constant resistance?
isometric contraction
Which type of muscular contraction is defined as a contraction which moves against a constant resistance?
isometric contraction
What is muscular strength?
Muscular strength refers to the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert in one singular contraction. We use muscular strength in the following examples: picking up a heavy object and pushing a piece of furniture. Or, lifting weights.
What is a rhythmic contraction?
A rhythmic muscular contraction in the body is called Peristalsis.
What is muscular strength and endurance?
Muscular Endurance is different from muscular strength. Muscular strength is when you have the ability to push weight and so on. Endurance is when you can endure a certain physical activity for a long period of time.
It is the amount of force that a muscle can apply in a given contraction?
Muscular strength
What are different types of contraction in sport?
The different types of contraction in sport is; Concentric Eccentric you also have to include; joint action e.g. Extension / flexion the agonist / agonistic muscle pairs e.g. hamstrings, quadriceps, biceps, triceps ect. & the joint itself e.g. knee, elbow, shoulder,
What is the name of the protein active in muscular contraction?
actin
What is a painful and muscular contraction called?
a cramp or spasm.
What does a muscular contraction do when it moves through your body?
tightens
What is thedirect source energy for muscular contraction?
ATP
