Question

6. Explain in brief the traits of mesomorphs.
7. Discuss the traits of ectomorphs.​

Answer 1

Answer:

6. They are characterized by an athletic, strong, compact and naturally lean body. They have excellent posture. Often, their shoulders are wider than their hips and women tend to have an hourglass figure. Mesomorphs are natural born athletes and tend to be lean and muscular without trying.

7. ECTOMORPH CHARACTERISTICS

• Skinny.
• Small joints/ boned.
• Long arms and legs.
• Linear physique.
• Small shoulders.
• Lightly muscled.
• Small chest and buttocks.
• Low body fat (without exercising or following low calorie diets)

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: Explain in brief the traits of mesomorphs.

• Ally is a soccer player. Soccer requires a lot of running and agility. She is strong and fit, and her body is tighter and more muscular than those of her friends. Her shape is sort of square. Ally's body type would be described as a mesomorph.

Advantages of mesomorphs

• They have muscular bodies
• They develop muscles fast
• They have balanced bodies
• Their limbs are more proportional
• They have a balanced metabolic rate
• They have broad shoulders
• They are very energetic
• They are assertive and confident
• Mesomorphs can easily lose fat
• They are outgoing, adventurous and courageous
• They have V-shaped bodies
• Their muscles are very well-defined
• They have strong bones
• More tolerant than ectomorphs

Discuss the traits of ectomorphs.​

ECTOMORPH CHARACTERISTICS

• Skinny

• Small joints/ boned

• Long arms and legs

• Linear physique  

• Small shoulders

• Lightly muscled

• Small chest and buttocks

• Low body fat (without exercising or following low calorie diets)

• Can eat anything they like without weight gain

• Fast and efficient metabolism

• Difficulty gaining weight

• Hyperactive

• Difficulty in gaining muscle mass