Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are classified as: A. Fat-soluble steroid hormones secreted by the pancreas B. Small polypeptides that mediate many effects of growth hormone C. Amine hormones that increase blood glucose Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise DCO Code: 1.F1 NOTE: Image is for illustration purposes, not needed to answer the question.

Which of the following best defines the axial skeleton? A. Bones of the shoulder girdle, arms, hands, legs, ankles, and feet B. The skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum C. The cartilage and ligaments connecting all bones together Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 1: Structure and Function of Body Systems DCO Code: 1.D1 NOTE: Image is for illustration purposes, not needed to answer the question.

Which factor contributes most to the lower incidence of muscle hypertrophy in prepubescent athletes following resistance training? A. Reduced satellite cell activity B. Lower circulating androgen concentrations C. Decreased neuromuscular recruitment capacity Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 7: Age- and Sex-Related Differences

Which nutrients are commonly insufficient in athletes who eliminate dairy products without appropriate dietary substitution? I. calcium II. riboflavin III. vitamin D IV. vitamin B12 A. I and III only B. I, II, and III only C. I, III, and IV only Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors in Health

An athlete performs an overhead squat as shown. Which of the following cues would serve this athlete the best? i. Shorten your stance width by ~2 inches ii. Widen your stance width by ~2 inches iii. Keep the cervical spine neutral and in line with the torso iv. Drive the knees out and forward v. Push the bar straight up, elbows pointing slightly out vi. Reduce ROM or load until technique improves A. i, iii, and v B. ii, iv, v, vi C. iv, v, vi Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 15: Resistance Training Technique