Equine Muscle Types Quiz

What is the term for the long cells that make up muscles?

• Neurons

• Myofibrils

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

Which component is responsible for muscle contraction?

• Myofibrils

• Blood vessels

• Tendons

• Ligaments

What is the primary function of a muscle?

• To store fat

• To produce movement

• To protect organs

• To produce hormones

What is contained in the connective tissue that surrounds the muscle?

• Only blood vessels

• Only nerves

• Blood vessels and nerves

• Only muscle fibers

What are the energy-filled cells in muscles called?

• Ribosomes

• Nuclei

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

Which substance is used in anaerobic muscle activity?

• Oxygen

• Glycogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water

What is a byproduct of glycogen use in muscles?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Lactic acid

• Glucose

What condition can result from the overproduction of lactic acid?

• Osteoporosis

• Equine rhabdomyolisis / Azoturia

• Arthritis

• Anemia

What factor affects the level of each muscle fiber type in horses?

• The breed of the horse

• The age of the horse

• The diet of the horse

• The color of the horse

What is one of the functions of tendons and ligaments?

• Produce red blood cells

• Store calcium

• Support structures

• Generate heat