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1
Muscles contain stretch receptors that control their length.
A)True
B)False
2
Muscle contains two principal types of connective tissue: collagen and elastin.
A)True
B)False
3
A cat stretch is an effective exercise for the lower back.
A)True
B)False
4
Intervertebral disks are made up of gel and water.
A)True
B)False
5
Low back pain is considered chronic if it persists longer than 3 months.
A)True
B)False
6
Emotional stress is a potential cause of back pain.
A)True
B)False
7
Stretching before exercising will improve strength in high-performance activities.
A)True
B)False
8
The contract-relax-contract stretching pattern is a type of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.
A)True
B)False
9
The spine includes 12 thoracic vertebrae.
A)True
B)False
10
Static stretching heightens the activity of stretch receptors more than other stretching techniques.
A)True
B)False





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