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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 098 MC

Which of the following best explains the main purpose of a cool-down after vigorous exercise?

  1. To replace lost fluids and electrolytes
  2. To gradually return physiological processes to pre-exercise levels
  3. To increase flexibility through dynamic stretching only
  4. To reduce oxygen delivery to working muscles
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: A cool-down gradually lowers heart rate, ventilation and metabolism, returning the body to pre-exercise levels and supporting waste product removal.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Replacing fluids is part of hydration, not the physiological role of a cool-down.
  • C is incorrect: Cool-downs may include stretching, but their main purpose is broader than just flexibility gains.
  • D is incorrect: Oxygen delivery is maintained, not reduced; circulation assists recovery rather than limiting it.