After Reading the Paragraph Below, Answer the Questions That Follow

question 64

Multiple Choice

After reading the paragraph below, answer the questions that follow.
The "Ironman" is a version of the triathlon, a race that includes three events: swimming, bicycling, and running. In an Ironman, an athlete must swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles, in that order, without a break. The annual Ironman World Championship is held in Hawaii every year. The men's course record was set in 2011 by Australia's Craig Alexander with a time of 8 hours, 18 minutes, and 37 seconds, and the women's course record was set in 2009 by England's Chrissie Wellington with a time of 8 hours, 54 minutes, and 2 seconds.
-Which event of the Ironman would likely contribute the most to bone development and growth?

• A)swimming
• B)bicycling
• C)running
• D)All events would contribute equally.

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Definitions:

Enzymatic Digestion

The breakdown of food by enzymes into molecules small enough for the body to absorb.

Saliva

A watery secretion in the mouths of animals, produced by the salivary glands, which aids in digestion and oral hygiene.

Propulsive Movements

Bodily movements that drive or push something forward, typically referring to the contractions in the digestive tract moving food along.

Peristalsis

Rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and relaxation in the walls of hollow tubular organs, such as the ureter or parts of the digestive tract, that serve to move the contents through the tube.