Muscles at Work Test Retake Review

Front

Muscles work in pairs. True or False?

Back

True

Front

How does a muscle relax after pulling on a bone?

Back

A different muscle has to pull on the bone in the opposite direction to make the first muscle relax.

Front

What can make individual muscle cells grow in size?

Back

Exercise

Front

What is stretching?

Back

A low-stress way to warm up your muscles before exercising.

Front

What is a pulled muscle?

Back

An overworked or overstretched muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of muscles?

Back

To produce movement by contracting.

Front

What are the two types of muscle contractions?

Back

Isometric (muscle length stays the same) and Isotonic (muscle length changes).

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

What happens to muscles during exercise?

Back

They contract and can grow in size with regular training.

Front

What is the importance of warming up before exercise?

Back

Warming up prepares muscles for activity and reduces the risk of injury.