Muscular System

Front

What type of muscle is found in your organs?

Back

Smooth muscle is found in the walls of organs and is involuntary.

Front

How many types of muscles are there in the human body?

Back

There are 3 types of muscles: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Front

What are movements that you choose to control called?

Back

Voluntary movements are those that you consciously control.

Front

What is the primary function of muscles attached to the skeletal system?

Back

Muscles are attached to the skeletal system to allow the bones to move.

Front

How do muscles work in relation to each other?

Back

Muscles always work in pairs; when one muscle contracts, the other relaxes.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of skeletal muscles?

Back

Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements and are attached to bones.

Front

What type of muscle is not under conscious control?

Back

Smooth and cardiac muscles are not under conscious control; they are involuntary.

Front

What is a common example of a voluntary muscle movement?

Back

A common example of voluntary muscle movement is raising your hand.

Front

What is the function of smooth muscles in the digestive system?

Back

Smooth muscles help move food through the digestive tract by contracting and relaxing.