When an Olympic Weightlifter Uses Explosive Strength to Lift a Personal

question 18

Multiple Choice

 When an Olympic weightlifter uses explosive strength to lift a personal best, the _________ fibers in her legs are probably the most active, but the marathon runner relies on her _________ fibers.

• A) slow-twitch; fast-twitch
• B) fast-twitch; slow-twitch
• C) Type I; Type III
• D) Type III; Type II

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Definitions:

Microbes

Microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, some of which can cause disease.

Diseases

Diseases are abnormal conditions affecting the body of an organism, impairing normal functioning, and are often characterized by specific signs and symptoms.

Antiseptic

Substances used on living tissues and cells to decrease the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction by eliminating or inhibiting the growth of pathogens.

Surgical Asepsis

A set of procedures aimed at maintaining an area or object free of all microorganisms to prevent infection during surgeries.