Muscle Tissue Quiz

What type of muscle tissue is described as neurogenic?

• Skeletal muscle only

• Smooth muscle only

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal and smooth muscle

Which type of muscle tissue contracts automatically without neural stimulation?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

What is a characteristic feature of smooth muscle?

• It has striations

• It contracts only with neural impulses

• It has no striations

• It is found only in the heart

Where is smooth muscle found in the body?

• Only in the heart

• In the gas exchange system and blood vessels

• Only in the skeletal muscles

• Only in the digestive system

What happens to smooth muscle in arteries when it is stretched?

• It relaxes

• It contracts without neural input

• It remains unchanged

• It only contracts with neural input

What ensures the coordination of muscle activities in the body?

• The endocrine system

• The nervous system

• The skeletal system

• The muscular system

What is the primary function of striated muscle?

• To contract automatically

• To contract only when stimulated

• To provide structural support

• To transport blood

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

• All types of muscle

What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of arteries?

• Striated muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What is the role of motor neurones in muscle contraction?

• They connect muscles to bones

• They provide nutrients to muscles

• They stimulate muscle contraction

• They relax the muscles