Muscular System Quiz

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

• biceps muscles, triceps muscles, and deltoid muscles.

• flexor muscles, extensor muscles, and oblique muscles.

• skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles

• voluntary muscles, involuntary muscles, and striated muscles.

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

• visceral muscle

• skeletal muscle

• cardiac muscle

• smooth muscle

What is the main function of skeletal muscles?

• Generate heat for the body.

• Protect internal organs.

• Enable movement of the body

• Control the heartbeat.

Which muscle type is found in the walls of hollow organs?

• Striated muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

What is the basic unit of a muscle called?

• muscle cell

• muscle thread

• muscle strand

• muscle fiber

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What is the function of smooth muscles?

• Smooth muscles control voluntary movements.

• Smooth muscles are responsible for skeletal movement.

• Smooth muscles regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

• Smooth muscles control involuntary movements.

What is the function of cardiac muscles?

• Pumping blood

• Digesting food

• Producing hormones

• Filtering waste products

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What are some common muscle disorders?

• multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson's disease

• muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, fibromyalgia

• rheumatoid arthritis

What are some common muscle injuries?

• stress fractures

• tendonitis

• muscle tears

• strains, sprains, and muscle contusions

Which muscle disorder is characterized by chronic muscle pain and stiffness?

• multiple sclerosis

• arthritis

• fibromyalgia

• myasthenia gravis