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HONORS Muscular System Review!

HONORS Muscular System Review!

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Biology

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an eccentric contraction?

Back

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens while under tension, often used to control movement against gravity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is muscle tone?

Back

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of muscles in the human body?

Back

Cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

It is a major calf muscle that helps in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define adduction in terms of muscle movement.

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and is found only in the heart.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between isotonic and isometric contractions?

Back

Isotonic contractions involve muscle shortening with movement, while isometric contractions involve muscle tension without movement.

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