Neuromuscular System Katie

What is the structure of the neuromuscular system?

• Nervous system and muscular system

• Cardiovascular system and skeletal system

• Digestive system and lymphatic system

• Respiratory system and endocrine system

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Explain the function of the neuromuscular system.

• It is responsible for producing hormones and controlling metabolism.

• It is responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

• It is involved in regulating body temperature and blood pressure.

• It is responsible for the communication between the nervous system and the muscles, allowing for movement and coordination.

How does the neuromuscular system impact sports performance?

• It coordinates muscle contractions, controls movement, and generates power and speed.

• It is only important for endurance sports and not for power-based sports

• It has no impact on sports performance

• It only affects flexibility and not power or speed

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

What is muscle recruitment and how does it work in the neuromuscular system?

• Muscle recruitment is the process of relaxing muscles to avoid fatigue

• Muscle recruitment is the process of shrinking muscle fibers to increase strength

• Muscle recruitment is the process of sending signals from the muscles to the brain

• The process of activating motor units to accomplish a task by sending signals from the brain to the motor neurons to activate muscle fibers.

Describe the different types of muscle fibers in the neuromuscular system.

• Fast, Slow, Medium

• Red, Blue, Green

• Type I, Type IIa, Type IIx

• Cardiac, Smooth, Skeletal

What are the components of the neuromuscular system?

• Digestive system and lymphatic system

• Nervous system and muscular system

• Respiratory system and endocrine system

• Cardiovascular system and skeletal system

How does the neuromuscular system contribute to movement and coordination?

• It only affects coordination, not movement

• It controls muscle movement by sending signals from the brain to the muscles.

• It has no impact on movement and coordination

• It is responsible for vision, not movement

Explain the role of the neuromuscular system in muscle contraction.

• The neuromuscular system transmits signals from the nervous system to the muscles, leading to muscle contraction.

• Muscle contraction is solely controlled by the skeletal system

• The neuromuscular system has no role in muscle contraction

• The neuromuscular system only affects the sensation of pain in muscles

Discuss the importance of the neuromuscular system in physical education and sports.

• The neuromuscular system is not involved in controlling balance and posture

• It has no impact on physical education and sports

• It helps in coordinating muscle movements, controlling balance and posture, and facilitating quick and precise movements.

• It only affects flexibility and not muscle coordination

What are the factors that can affect the neuromuscular system's function?

• Age, genetics, diseases, injuries, and environmental factors

• Number of pets, favorite TV show, favorite vacation spot

• Weather, time of day, music preference

• Hair color, shoe size, favorite food