Muscular System 6th grade

What is the primary job of smooth muscles?

• Pumping blood

• Moving bones

• Digesting food

• Contracting the Heart

Where is cardiac muscle mainly found in the body?

• In the digestive organs

• In the heart

• In the biceps and triceps

• In the thigh muscles

Which muscle allows your heart to pump blood continuously throughout your life?

• Skeletal muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

• Tendon muscles

Which of the following is the largest muscle in the human body?

• Quadriceps

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoids

What can happen to your muscles if you don't exercise them regularly?

• They become stronger

• They become more flexible

• They become weaker and less flexible

• They stop working altogether

Which of the following is NOT a way to keep your muscles healthy and strong?

• Regular exercise

• Eating a balanced diet

• Getting enough sleep

• Avoiding all physical activity

What can happen to your muscles if you overexert them without proper rest and recovery?

• They become stronger

• They become more flexible

• They may get injured or strained

• hey become less sensitive

When you flex your bicep muscle to show your strength, which type of muscle is at work?

• Skeletal muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

• Tendon muscles

Which type of muscle is responsible for moving food through the digestive system?

• Skeletal muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

• Tendon muscles

What type of muscle is found in your heart and contracts rhythmically to pump blood?

• Skeletal muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

• Tendon muscles