Muscular System Quiz

What is one of the functions of the muscular system?

• Producing heat

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering blood

Which type of muscle is voluntarily controlled?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• All of the above

What is the characteristic of muscle tissue that allows it to respond to a stimulus?

• Contractility

• Elasticity

• Excitability

• Extensibility

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

• None of the above

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What is the role of ATP in muscle contractions?

• Regulates body temperature

• Transmits nerve impulses to muscle fibers

• Allows muscles to slide and prevent bursting

• Provides energy for muscle contractions

What happens when muscles don't get enough ATP?

• They generate heat

• They become fatigued

• They become stronger

• They contract slowly

How are muscles attached to bones?

• By cartilage

• By joints

• By tendons

• By ligaments

What is the attachment of a muscle to a relatively fixed structure called?

• Tendon

• Insertion

• Origin

• Belly

Which muscle is responsible for contracting during an action?

• All of the above

• Prime Mover

• Synergist

• Antagonist

How many skeletal muscles are there in the body?

• Over 300

• Over 500

• Over 100

• Over 650