Research Shows That Highly Successful Olympic and World Class Elite

question 27

Multiple Choice

Research shows that highly successful Olympic and World Class elite athletes possess

• A)Psychological characteristics superior to less successful athletes.
• B)Confidence in their ability.
• C)Ability to make tactical adjustments when necessary.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Distributing Arteries

Arteries that branch from larger arteries to distribute blood to various parts of the body.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, composed primarily of smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers, which regulate vascular diameter and blood pressure.

Elastic Tissue

Connective tissue that allows tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Elastic Artery

A type of artery that contains a high proportion of elastic tissue, allowing it to stretch in response to each pulse and help maintain blood pressure.