Muscle Physiology Quiz

What is required to move the myosin heads and calcium ions during muscle contraction?

• Oxygen

• ATP

• Glucose

• Protein

What happens each time a myosin filament engages with an actin filament?

• Two ATP molecules are used

• One ATP molecule is used

• No ATP is used

• Three ATP molecules are used

What determines the "strength" of a muscle?

• The length of the muscle fibers

• The number of fibers engaged

• The thickness of the muscle fibers

• The color of the muscle fibers

How is ATP formed?

• Through photosynthesis

• Through cellular respiration

• Through fermentation

• Through glycolysis

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What does the process of cellular respiration depend on?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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What can happen when muscles don't get enough ATP?

• They become stronger

• They become fatigued

• They grow in size

• They become more flexible

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What is the term for the difference between the amount of oxygen available and the amount required during intense exercise?

• Oxygen Surplus

• Oxygen Deficit

• Oxygen Debt

• Oxygen Excess

What is ATP used for during a muscle contraction cycle?

• To produce glucose

• To move the myosin heads

• To break down proteins

• To store energy

What are muscle names based on?

• Color

• Size

• Weight

• Temperature

What connects muscles to bones?

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Nerves