Question

which muscle type is consciously controlled? * 1 point
cardiac muscle
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
involuntary muscle
what causes muscle soreness? * 1 point
excessive stretching
lack of hydration
small tears in muscle fibers
eating too much protein

Explanation:

1. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and are under voluntary (conscious) control, allowing us to perform actions like walking, running, and lifting. Cardiac muscle is involuntary and found in the heart, smooth muscle is involuntary and found in organs like the stomach and intestines, and involuntary muscles are not under conscious control by definition.
2. Muscle soreness, especially delayed - onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is mainly caused by small tears in muscle fibers that occur during strenuous exercise or new types of physical activity. Excessive stretching can be a contributing factor but is not the main cause. Lack of hydration affects overall body function but is not the primary cause of muscle soreness. Eating too much protein does not cause muscle soreness.

Answer:

1. C. Skeletal Muscle
2. C. Small tears in muscle fibers