Muscular System Part 2 Review

Front

A muscle can be a synergist for one action and an antagonist for another action. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the net amount of ATP molecules produced from one glucose molecule in the lactic acid system?

Back

2

Front

What chemical directly provides the energy for muscle contraction?

Back

ATP

Front

What is the main energy system used for an 800m sprinter?

Back

Anaerobic Glycolysis

Front

The _____ of a skeletal muscle is the less moveable end.

Back

Origin

Front

Define 'synergist' in the context of muscle action.

Back

A synergist is a muscle that assists another muscle in performing its action.

Front

What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

Back

ATP provides the energy required for muscle fibers to contract.

Front

Explain the difference between 'origin' and 'insertion' in muscle anatomy.

Back

The origin is the less movable attachment of a muscle, while the insertion is the more movable attachment.

Front

What is the primary energy source for short bursts of high-intensity exercise?

Back

ATP-PC System.

Front

Define 'antagonist' in muscle movement.

Back

An antagonist is a muscle that opposes the action of another muscle.