Muscular System Quiz #1

Using Figure 6.2, identify the structure: The epimysium is represented by ______.

Using Figure 6.2, identify the structure: The perimysium wraps a fascicle of muscle cells and is represented by ______.

Using Figure 6.2, identify the structure: The muscle fiber (cell) is indicated by ______.

Using Figure 6.2, identify the structure: The endomysium that wraps individual muscle fibers is indicated by ______.

Striated involuntary muscle tissue is classified as ______ muscle.

Which term does NOT describe smooth muscle cells?

Which type of muscle tissue contracts most quickly upon stimulation?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

Cardiac and skeletal muscle both possess striations.

Cardiac muscle fibers are joined by special gap junctions called intercalated discs; these discs allow heart activity to be closely coordinated.