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Muscular System Functions Review

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The muscular system's main function is to allow what?

a)

Circulation

b)

Movement

c)

Sleep

d)

Structure

2.

Which of the following is a main function of the muscular system?

a)

Movement

b)

Support

c)

Protection

d)

Heat Generation

e)

All of the above

3.

There are how many main functions of the muscular system?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

8

4.

Breathing and digestion are examples of what muscular system function?

a)

Heat Generation

b)

Support

c)

Movement

d)

Protection

5.

Having good posture when sitting or standing is an example of what muscular system function?

a)

Support

b)

Protection

c)

Movement

d)

Blood Circulation

6.

Why is having good posture important?

a)

So that you are able to run fast.

b)

So that you look good when standing.

c)

Bad posture leads to joint and muscle pain.

d)

It isn't important.

7.

Skeletal muscles that helps keep the body in the correct position when sitting or standing is known as what?

a)

Movement

b)

Bones

c)

Muscles

d)

Posture

8.

Which muscular system function primarily protects internal organs by providing a layer of cushioning and support around them?

a)

Heat Generation

b)

Blood Circulation

c)

Protection

d)

Movement

9.

Shivering is an example of which muscular system function?

a)

Support

b)

Blood Circulation

c)

Heat Generation

d)

Protection

10.

What is the average normal internal body temperature of humans?

a)

95.7 F

b)

98.6 F

c)

90 F

d)

102.5 F

11.

Nearly ____ percent of the heat produced in the body is the result of muscle contraction.

a)

85

b)

65

c)

75

d)

90

12.

The cardiac muscles pumping the heart is an example of which muscular system function?

a)

Movement

b)

Blood Circulation

c)

Heat Generation

d)

Support

13.

What is the least common type of muscle injury?

a)

Laceration

b)

Contusion

c)

Strain

d)

Sprain

14.

A cut or tear in a muscle that occurs when an external object penetrates the skin, is called what?

a)

Sprain

b)

Cramp

c)

Laceration

d)

Contusion

15.

What type of muscle injury occurs when a blunt object hits the muscle without breaking the skin?

a)

Cramp

b)

Contusion

c)

Sprain

d)

Laceration

16.

A painful injury that occurs when a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn, is called what?

a)

Contusion

b)

Strain

c)

Cramp

d)

Sprain

17.

Muscle strains are commonly referred to as what?

a)

Strong Muscles

b)

Pulled or Torn Muscle

c)

Muscle Bruise

d)

Muscle Cramp

18.

Which type of muscle injury is often caused by sudden or forceful movements, such as twisting, turning, or landing awkwardly?

a)

Contusion

b)

Strain

c)

Sprain

d)

Cramp

19.

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle that can cause pain and limits movement, is called what?

a)

Cramp

b)

Sprain

c)

Soreness

d)

Strain

20.

Pain and stiffness felt during or after exercise is called what?

a)

Contusion

b)

Cramp

c)

Soreness

d)

Strain

21.

Muscle cramps can last for how long?

a)

Several hours

b)

A few seconds to several minutes

c)

No more than 5 seconds

d)

30 minutes to an hour

22.

About how long does muscle soreness last?

a)

24 hours

b)

48 hours

c)

50 hours

d)

60 hours

23.

Muscle contusions are also called what?

a)

Weak Muscles

b)

Muscle Bruise

c)

Muscle Cramp

d)

Torn Muscle