Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Is Caused by

question 25

Multiple Choice

Delayed-onset muscle soreness is caused by

• A) accumulation of lactic acid.
• B) overnight cramps that occur after strenuous exercise.
• C) microscopic tears and resulting inflammation.
• D) depletion of ATP during prolonged activity.

Recognize patterns of population growth and demographic transitions.

Understand the factors that contribute to environmental resistance.

Identify and explain different survivorship curves and their implications.

Understand the factors determining the carrying capacity for species in the environment.

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Definitions:

Endogenous Opiates

Naturally occurring chemicals in the body that reduce pain, enhance pleasure, and play a role in the stress response, similar to opioids.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Adrenaline

Also known as epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.