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B4–B5 Skeletal Muscle Contraction and Fibre Types Categorise

Target Level
Pass
Running Total
0
0%
Attempt
1 of 2

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Type I
Type IIa
Type IIx

Slow-twitch
Oxidative
Low force of contraction
Fast twitch oxidative-glycolytic
Slow speed of contraction
Suited for low-intensity exercise
High mitochondrial density
High speed of contraction for a very limited period of time
High resistance to fatigue
High speed of contraction that is resistant to fatigue
Low resistance to fatigue 
High force production
Maximal force production
High capillary density
Fast twitch glycolytic

This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark
70%