Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Flexibility is an adaptable fitness component.
2. The flexibility of a joint is affected by its structure, nervous system regulation, and muscle elasticity and length.
3. The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.
4. Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True

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