Muscle Quiz for 5th Graders

What do muscles help us do?

• Hear sounds

• Move our body

• See colors

• Smell flowers

Which activity uses muscles?

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

• Walking

• Listening to music

What can happen to muscles if we don’t use them much?

• They grow very fast

• They get weak

• They turn into bones

• They get bigger

What do we need to keep our muscles strong?

• Ice cream

• Rest and exercise

• Watching TV

• Candy

Where are muscles found in the body?

• Only in the arms

• All over the body

• Only in the legs

• Only in the head

How many types of muscles are in our body?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which muscle type is inside your stomach and helps with digestion?

• Leg muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Arm muscle

• Bone muscle

Which of these activities makes muscles stronger?

• Eating candy

• Drinking soda

• Playing sports

• Watching TV

What kind of muscle is in the heart?

• Leg muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Hand muscle

• Eye muscle

Which of these is something muscles can do?

• Grow hair

• Move bones

• Help us see

• Make us taller