If a Biopsy of the Quadriceps Muscles (Muscles on the Front

question 60

Multiple Choice

If a biopsy of the quadriceps muscles (muscles on the front of the thigh) were taken from gold medal-winning speed skaters in the four following events,which would most likely have the SMALLEST percentage of type 1 muscle fibers?

• A)10,000 meters
• B)5,000 meters
• C)1,000 meters
• D)500 meters

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