Muscular System

Front

How do pairs of skeletal muscles work together?

Back

While one muscle contracts, the other returns to its original length.

Front

Where is smooth muscle located?

Back

Smooth muscle is located in internal organs.

Front

What is defined as the ability to change or be changed according to circumstances?

Back

Flexibility.

Front

What is defined as the ability of an object to quickly return to its original shape and size?

Back

Elasticity.

Front

How many types of muscles are there?

Back

There are three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the significance of muscle flexibility in physical activity?

Back

Flexibility allows for a greater range of motion and reduces the risk of injury.