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Muscle and Nervous System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

Which of the following correctly describes a function of the nervous system?

a)

Movement of the body

b)

Release of Hormones

c)

Sensing and integrating stimuli

d)

Thermoregulation of the body

2.

Which is the main, conductive cell type of nervous tissue?

a)

Neroglial

b)

Neuron

c)

Oligodendrocyte

d)

Schwann

3.

The interaction between the skeletal system and the muscular system can be studied in which of the following situations?

a)

During movement of the humerus

b)

Through the process of hematopoiesis

c)

Stimulation of bone resorption

d)

Regulation of bone calcium

4.

Which of the following responses is caused by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Decreased blood pressure

b)

Decreased bronchiole diameter

c)

Increased heart rate

d)

Increased digestive activity

5.

The biceps brachii contracts, and its attachment to the scapula does not move. This attachment on the scapula is best considered a(n)-

a)

Agonist

b)

Insertion

c)

Origin

d)

Synergist

6.

The triceps brachii oppose the action of the biceps brachii. Which term best describes the role of the triceps brachii?

a)

Agonist

b)

Fixator

c)

Prime mover

d)

Synergist

7.

Which of the following structures cover fasicles?

a)

Endomysium

b)

Myofibril

c)

Myofilament

d)

Perimysium

8.

Which of the following choices correctly describes the endomysium?

a)

Covers a skeletal muscle

b)

Connective tissue over a fascicle

c)

Superficial to skeletal muscle fibers

d)

Outermost layer of connective tissue

9.

A muscle cell is synonymous with which of the following terms?

a)

Actin

b)

Myofiber

c)

Myofilament

d)

Sarcomere

10.

Reflexes are a function of which body system?

a)

Cardiovascular

b)

Muscular

c)

Nervous

d)

Skeletal

11.

What is the function of enzymes in the synaptic cleft?

a)

Binding site on neuron

b)

Degrade neurotransmitter

c)

Release chemical messengers

d)

Reuptake neurotransmitters

12.

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between axons and dendrites?

a)

Axons conduct impulses, and dendrites receive impulses.

b)

Axons receive impulses, and dendrites conduct impulses.

c)

Both axons and dendrites conduct electrical signals

d)

Both axons and dendrites receive electrical impulses.

13.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that breaks down the myelin sheath. What are the implications of this condition?

a)

Increased impulse propagation

b)

Thicker diameter of axon

c)

More insulation along nerve fiber

d)

Slower conduction velocity

14.

What is the function of Schwann cells?

a)

Conduct impulses

b)

Phagocytosis

c)

Produce Myelin

d)

Slow Conduction

15.

Which muscle is indicated by the arrow in the image?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Serratus anterior

d)

Trapezius