Which of the Following Likely Contributes to the Stretch-Shortening Cycle

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following likely contributes to the stretch-shortening cycle?

• A) the series elastic component
• B) muscle spindle activity
• C) both A and B
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.