Muscular System Review2

Front

What is the muscle that contracts during movement called?

Back

Agonist

Front

What is a key characteristic of Fast Twitch muscle fibers?

Back

They contract rapidly with great force but fatigue fast.

Front

What protein covers the binding sites on actin when there is no nerve impulse?

Back

Tropomyosin

Front

Which type of muscles are under conscious control or considered voluntary?

Back

Skeletal muscles.

Front

What is the term for the situation in which a muscle loses its ability to contract due to prolonged use?

Back

Muscle fatigue.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What is the role of myosin in muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin interacts with actin to produce muscle contraction.

Front

What is muscle cramp?

Back

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

Back

Aerobic exercise requires oxygen, while anaerobic exercise does not.