Muscle Tissue and Nervous System Quiz

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

• To store energy

• To produce movement

• To protect organs

• To transport nutrients

Which structure wraps around muscles to provide support and protection?

• Ligaments

• Connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Tendons

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?

• To store calcium

• To transmit signals

• To produce energy

• To repair tissues

Which mechanism explains how muscles contract?

• Sliding filament mechanism

• Lock and key mechanism

• Pump and pull mechanism

• Twist and turn mechanism

What is a source of energy for muscle contraction?

• ATP

• DNA

• RNA

• Glucose

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which term describes a muscle that opposes the action of another muscle?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Prime mover

What is the function of the somatic motor division?

• To regulate hormones

• To control voluntary movements

• To process sensory information

• To maintain balance

What is the role of gated channels in neurons?

• To store neurotransmitters

• To allow ion flow

• To produce energy

• To repair damage

What is the difference between CNS and PNS?

• CNS is voluntary, PNS is involuntary

• CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, PNS includes nerves

• CNS is smaller, PNS is larger

• CNS is faster, PNS is slower

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff?

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Supraspinatus

• Gluteus maximus