Muscle Characteristics & Functions Practice Quiz

Front

Muscle tissue ability to respond to stimuli

Back

Conductivity

Front

Muscle tissue ability to shorten

Back

Contractibility

Front

Ability of muscle to stretch when relaxed

Back

Extensibility

Front

Muscle tissue ability to recoil

Back

Elasticity

Front

NOT a function of muscle tissue?

Back

Transmit electrical impulses

Front

Muscles always...

Back

pull; never push

Front

Muscles work __________

Back

in pairs

Front

Muscle responsible for specific movement

Back

Prime mover

Front

Muscle that opposes primary movement

Back

Antagonist

Front

Muscle that assists primary muscle

Back

Synergist