Muscle Groups and Learning Levels Quiz

What percentage of muscles is composed of protein?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the largest component of muscles by percentage?

• Protein

• Mineral salt

• Water

• Glycogen

What percentage of muscles is made up of mineral salt, glycogen, and fat?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 25%

What role do muscles play in regulating body temperature?

• Raise body temperature

• Lower blood pressure

• Increase oxygen levels

• Decrease heart rate

How do muscles contribute to maintaining posture?

• By contracting and relaxing

• By producing enzymes

• By storing energy

• By filtering blood

What is the function of muscles in assisting venous return?

• They help push blood back to the heart

• They produce red blood cells

• They absorb nutrients

• They release carbon dioxide

What is the term for the start of a muscle that is attached to a bone and does not move?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Tendon

• Ligament

What is the term for the end of a muscle that is attached to a bone and is moveable?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Tendon

• Ligament

What is the origin of the biceps muscle?

• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Wrist

• Hand

Where is the insertion point of the gastrocnemius muscle?

• Knee

• Ankle

• Hip

• Toe