Which of the Following Would Be a Mechanistic Answer to the Question

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a mechanistic answer to the question "Why are sprinters fast over short distances?"

• A) by definition, a sprint can not be over 200 yards
• B) because they use up all of their energy
• C) because they have a high concentration of muscle fibers that produce a large amount of power, but fatigue quickly
• D) because they become mentally fatigued over longer distances and quit running.