What is the difference between afferent neurons and efferent neurons?
Where the impulse begins and ends is different for each. An afferent neuron sends an impulse from a muscle to the brain or spinal cord. An efferent neuron sends an impulse from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle. 2. What is a simple way to distinguish between a muscle spindle and a golgi tendon organ (GTO)? Answer: GTO Senses muscle tension Relaxes the muscle in response Normal reaction to avoid injury Muscle Spindle Fibers Senses muscle lengthening Contracts the muscle in response Normal reaction to avoid injury 3. Do I need to know the names of all the bones in the skeletal system? Answer: No. You do not need to memorize all of the names of the bones in the skeletal system for the exam. You will need to make sure you know the ones that are identified in Figure 2.8 in the NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training textbook. 4. I don’t understand the planes of motion. What movements are typically associated with each of the planes? Frontal NOT front to back movements Side to side m
