Stretching Activities Improve Flexibility by Increasing Muscle and Tendon Elasticity

question 43

True/False

Stretching activities improve flexibility by increasing muscle and tendon elasticity and length.

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Definitions:

Bundle of His

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles of the heart.

Telangiectasis

The dilation of small or terminal blood vessels, causing spider-like or threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin or mucous membranes.

-Ectasis

A suffix indicating dilation or expansion of a hollow organ or vessel.

Cardiotonic

A substance that increases the contractility of the heart muscle, improving its performance.