Which term describes the neuromuscular system providing internal tension and exerting force against external resistance?

• A. Endurance
• B. Strength
• C. Hypertrophy
• D. Power

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is how much force the muscles can generate when facing external resistance. The term that best fits this description is strength, which is the maximal force a muscle or group can produce in a single effort against a load. It reflects the muscle’s ability to create internal tension strong enough to overcome external resistance, such as lifting a heavy weight or pushing against a barrier.

Endurance, on the other hand, is about sustaining contractions over repetitions or time rather than producing a maximal single effort. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle size, not the amount of force produced in a single effort. Power is about how quickly that force can be generated—speed of force production—rather than the maximum amount of force itself.