Match the following:

A) Fast (oxidative or glycolytic), fatigable fibers
B) Slow (oxidative), fatigue-resistant fibers

1) Depends on oxygen delivery and aerobic mechanisms.
2) Have very fast-acting myosin ATPases and depend upon anaerobic metabolism during contraction.
3) Red fibers, the smallest of the fiber types.
4) Contain abundant amounts of glycogen.
5) Abundant in muscles used to maintain posture.
6) A relatively high percentage are found in successful marathon runners.


1) Slow (oxidative), fatigue-resistant fibers
2) Fast (oxidative or glycolytic), fatigable fibers
3) Slow (oxidative), fatigue-resistant fibers
4) Fast (oxidative or glycolytic), fatigable fibers
5) Slow (oxidative), fatigue-resistant fibers
6) Slow (oxidative), fatigue-resistant fibers

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