Muscular & Skeletal Systems

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

• Stabilize joints and body position

• Help the body cool down

• Maintain posture

• Produce heat

• Produce movement

Which type of muscle control consists of conscious control of the muscles?

• Voluntary

• Involuntary

Which type of muscle control consists of non-conscious control of the muscles?

• Voluntary

• Involuntary

What are muscles that work together in pairs called?

• Partner Muscles

• Protagonist Pairs

• Tandem Pairs

• Antagonist Pairs

Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones, is striated, is voluntary, and can contract quickly but also tires quickly.

• Skeletal Muscle Tissue

• Smooth Muscle Tissue

• Cardiac Muscle Tissue

• None of the Above

Which type of muscle tissue has no striations, is involuntary, is typically found in hollow organs, and has a slow contraction time but has great endurance.

• Skeletal Muscle Tissue

• Smooth Muscle Tissue

• Cardiac Muscle Tissue

• None of the Above

Which type of muscle tissue has striations, is involuntary, is found only in the heart, and has a slow contraction time but has great endurance.

• Skeletal Muscle Tissue

• Smooth Muscle Tissue

• Cardiac Muscle Tissue

• None of the Above

What would the antagonist pair of the Biceps brachii be?

• Deltoid

• Finger Extensors

• Hamstrings

• Triceps brachii

What would the antagonist pair of the Finger flexors be?

• Deltoid

• Finger Extensors

• Hamstrings

• Triceps brachii

What type of muscle tissue is shown in the image?

• Skeletal muscle tissue

• Smooth muscle tissue

• Cardiac muscle tissue

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