What component of the body's metabolism describes the energy required to maintain essential body processes such as respiration, circulation, and temperature regulation?
A. resting metabolic rate
B. dietary thermogenesis
C. physical activity
D. convection
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When is playing games considered inappropriate at the elementary school level?
A. when children have the prerequisite skills required B. when children play to the point of showing perspiration C. when the heart rate goes over 100 beats/minute D. when the actual time of playing is minimal
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Training for ____ hypertrophy is conducted with lower resistances but performing a larger number of repetitions (8 to 15)
a. myofibrillar b. sarcopenic c. sarcoplasmic d. submaximal e. fasciculi