Muscular System Quiz

What is one of the primary functions of the muscular system?

• Digestion
• Movement
• Respiration
• Circulation

How do muscles help with temperature regulation?

• By sweating
• By contracting rapidly
• By expanding
• By relaxing

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

• Cardiac muscle
• Smooth muscle
• Skeletal muscle
• All of the above

What happens to muscle cells when you exercise?

• They get smaller
• They become weaker
• They get larger
• They disappear

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

• Connect muscles to muscles
• Connect muscles to bones
• Connect bones to bones
• Provide energy to muscles

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• Skeletal muscle
• Smooth muscle
• Cardiac muscle
• Voluntary muscle

What is a consequence of not exercising muscles?

• Increased muscle strength
• Decreased muscle size
• Improved heart health
• Enhanced flexibility

How do skeletal muscles work?

• By pushing on bones
• By pulling on bones
• By contracting only
• By relaxing only

What is the involuntary muscle that controls the movement of food through the digestive system?

• Skeletal muscle
• Cardiac muscle
• Smooth muscle
• Voluntary muscle

What happens during shivering?

• Muscles relax
• Muscles contract rapidly
• Muscles expand
• Muscles become rigid