wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

muscle contraction quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A neurotransmitter that stimulates skeletal muscles

a)

acetylcholine (Ach)

b)

ATP

c)

cross bridges

d)

neuromuscular junction

2.

The only energy source that can be used to directly power muscle contraction is

a)

acetylcholine (Ach)

b)

ATP

c)

cross bridges

d)

neuromuscular junction

3.

What is the function of Calcium during a skeletal muscle contraction?

a)

connects to H zone to close binding sites

b)

connects to actin to open binding sites

c)

connects to myofibril to form a cross bridge

d)

connects to myosin to open binding sites

4.

Which of the following occur when ATP binds to the myosin head?

a)

Myosin head change to low energy configuration

b)

Myosin head undergoes power stroke

c)

Myosin head detach from actin

d)

Myosin head forms cross bridge

5.
What is the name of the thin myofilaments in the muscle cell?
a)
Actin
b)
Myosin
c)
Myoglobin
d)
Titan
6.
What is the name of the thick myofilaments?
a)
Actin
b)
Myosin
c)
Myoglobin
d)
Titan
7.
The contractile unit of a muscle is called the __________.
a)
Sarcolemma
b)
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
c)
Sarcoplasm
d)
Sarcomere
8.

The Sliding Filament Theory states that

a)

contraction occurs due to the shortening of thick filaments

b)

contraction occurs due to the shortening of thin filaments

c)

contraction occurs due to the sliding of thin filaments past thick filaments

d)

contraction occurs due to the "accordian-like" folding of thick and thin filaments

9.
During muscle contraction, the myosin heads pull on the actin filaments, causing the actin to slide toward the center of the sarcomere.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
The detachment of myosin heads from actin requires ATP.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which of the following substances are absolutely necessary for muscle contraction?
a)
Potassium
b)
ATP and calcium
c)
ATP and sodium
d)
ADP and phosphate
12.

The movement shown is a person moving his leg outward. This movement is known as:

a)

abduction

b)

adduction

c)

rotation

d)

flexion

13.

Name this movement

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

14.

__________ is attached to the Z line?

a)

myosin

b)

actin

c)

thick filament

d)

troponin

15.

What is the contractile unit formed from Z line to Z line?

a)

Sarcomere

b)

T Tubule

c)

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

d)

Fascicle

16.

The H zone changes size during a muscle contraction.

a)

True

b)

False

17.
A mitochondria's role in muscle contraction is the production of...
a)
Synthesis of ATP
b)
Metabolism of ATP
c)
Synthesis of Proteins
d)
Metabolism of Worn out Proteins
18.
The _____ of a cell would be responsible for synthesis of the myofibril proteins.
a)
Mitochondria and Leukoplasts
b)
Ribosomes and Golgi Apparatus
c)
Rough and Smooth ERs
d)
Nucleus and Mitochondria
19.
Which is more true to cause muscle contraction?
a)
Actin Pulls on the myosin
b)
Myosin Pulls on the Titin
c)
Myosin Pulls on Actin
d)
Actin Pulls on Titin
20.
Which TWO IONS are pumped in/out of the sarcolemma as part of muscle contraction?
a)
Sodium / Calcium
b)
Calcium / Potassium
c)
Sodium / Potassium
21.
During an electrocution which probably occurs?
a)
All 638 skeletal muscle might relax simultaneously.
b)
All 638 muscle cells may contract simultaneously.
22.
Relating to nerves and muscles.
a)
myoparesis
b)
 myorraphy
c)
nocturnal myoclonus
d)
neuromuscular
23.
Slight muscular paralysis.
a)
 myorraphy
b)
neuromuscular
c)
myolysis
d)
myoparesis
24.
Commonly known as floppy baby syndrome, is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to stretch in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength.
a)
impingement syndrome
b)
intermittent claudication
c)
myasthenia gravis
d)
hypotonia
25.
A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it (often involving the intestine at a weak point in the abdominal wall).
a)
hyperkinesia
b)
hypotonia
c)
impingement syndrome
d)
hernia