The Three Types of Muscles in the Human Body

The Three Types of Muscles in the Human Body

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Science, Biology, Health Sciences

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the three types of muscles in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Skeletal muscles are voluntary and striated, working in pairs to facilitate movement. Smooth muscles are involuntary and found in organs like the bladder and intestines. Cardiac muscles, also involuntary, are unique to the heart and function continuously throughout life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of muscles are responsible for voluntary movements?

Involuntary muscles

Skeletal muscles

Cardiac muscles

Smooth muscles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do skeletal muscles typically function in the body?

They work independently

They are always relaxed

They work in pairs

They do not contract

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of muscle is found in the bladder and intestines?

Voluntary muscle

Smooth muscle

Skeletal muscle

Cardiac muscle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic feature of smooth muscles?

They are striated

They appear smooth

They are voluntary

They have bands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is cardiac muscle exclusively found?

In the arms

In the heart

In the legs

In the intestines