Muscular System

How many muscles are there in the human body?

• a) 100
  

• b) 200
  

• c) More than 600
  

• d) 1,000

What is another name for skeletal muscles?

• a) Involuntary muscles
  

• b) Cardiac muscles
  

• c) Voluntary muscles
  

• d) Smooth muscles

What connects skeletal muscles to bones?

• a) Ligaments
  

• b) Tendons
  

• c) Nerves
  

• d) Veins

Which type of muscle helps your heart pump blood?

• a) Skeletal muscles
  

• b) Smooth muscles
  

• c) Cardiac muscle
  

• d) Voluntary muscles
  

What happens if the muscles around your knee are weak?

• a) You might injure your knee.
  

• b) You might lose your balance.
  

• c) Your knee will stop moving.
  

• d) You might run faster.

What type of muscles are found in the digestive system?

• a) Voluntary muscles
  

• b) Smooth muscles
  

• c) Skeletal muscles
  

• d) Cardiac muscles

What are ligaments?

• a) Cords that connect muscles to bones
  
  

• b) Cords that connect bones to other bones
  

• c) Cords that connect muscles to muscles
  

• d) Cords that connect muscles to tendons

Which system benefits from strong skeletal muscles?

• a) Digestive system
  

• b) Circulatory system
  

• c) Nervous system
  

• d) Skeletal system

What helps muscles stay healthy?

• a) Exercising and eating a balanced diet
  

• b) Eating junk food
  

• c) Sleeping all day
  

• d) Avoiding physical activities

Do people have control over smooth muscles?

• a) Yes
  

• b) No
  

• c) Only while eating
  

• d) Only while exercising