Nate Is Just Learning How to Swim

question 50

Multiple Choice

Nate is just learning how to swim. His movements are spastic and he is always splashing water on the lifeguard. Based on this we can Nate needs improvement on his:

• A) flexibility.
• B) efficiency.
• C) consistency.
• D) hand-eye coordination.

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Definitions:

Circular Sphincter

A circular muscle that constricts or dilates to regulate the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents forward.

Sartorius

A long narrow muscle of the thigh; the longest muscle of the body.

Duchenne's

Often referring to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.