Despite Evidence That Elite Athletes Occur in Geographic Clusters, This

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Multiple Choice

Despite evidence that elite athletes occur in geographic clusters, this is likely not because of genetics since:

• A) Racial and ethnic groups are not genetically discrete.
• B) Genetics is never related to geography.
• C) Muscle fiber types tend to be highly localized within specific populations.
• D) Racial and ethnic groups have long and isolated histories in particular places.

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Congestive Heart

Often referred to as congestive heart failure, it is a condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is inadequate, leading to a buildup of fluid in the body's tissues.

Maze Procedure

A surgical treatment designed to correct atrial fibrillation by creating new electrical pathways in the heart.

Oxygen

A chemical element crucial for life, involved in respiration processes and often used medically to support patients with breathing difficulties.