WorksheetsMuscular System Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
a)
Supporting the body
b)
Allowing for movement
c)
Maintaining constant body temperature
d)
Producing red blood cells
2.
Which type of muscle is voluntary and striated?
a)
Cardiac
b)
Smooth
c)
Skeletal
d)
None of the above
3.
What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?
a)
Connect muscle to bone
b)
Connect bone to bone
c)
Protect internal organs
d)
Store calcium
4.
Which muscle is known as the hardest working muscle in the body?
a)
Biceps
b)
Heart
c)
Gluteus Maximus
d)
Masseter
5.
What is the smallest muscle in the body and where is it located?
a)
Stapedius in the ear
b)
Soleus in the leg
c)
Masseter in the jaw
d)
Pectoralis minor in the chest
6.
Which muscle type is responsible for involuntary movements in the digestive system?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
d)
None of the above
7.
What is the technical term for a muscle cell?
a)
Myocyte
b)
Neuron
c)
Osteocyte
d)
Chondrocyte
8.
Which layer of connective tissue surrounds individual muscle fibers?
a)
Endomysium
b)
Perimysium
c)
Epimysium
d)
Fascia
9.
What is the function of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle?
a)
Store energy
b)
Propagates action potential
c)
Produce hormones
d)
Absorb nutrients
10.
Which muscle type can contract without oxygen?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
d)
None of the above
11.
What is peristalsis?
a)
Voluntary muscle contraction
b)
Wave-like rhythmic contraction
c)
Muscle relaxation
d)
Muscle fatigue
12.
What is the role of the epimysium?
a)
Surrounds muscle bundles
b)
Surrounds individual muscle fibers
c)
Surrounds the entire muscle
d)
Connects muscle to bone
13.
What is the main characteristic of white muscle fibers?
a)
Contract rapidly
b)
Have good blood supply
c)
Operate with oxygen
d)
Do not tire easily
14.
What is the main cause of tendonitis?
a)
Repeated stress to the tendon
b)
Lack of exercise
c)
High protein diet
d)
Excessive sleep
15.
Which muscle type has spindle shaped fibers?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Smooth
c)
Cardiac
16.
Which type of muscle fiber contracts rapidly, has poor blood supply, and tires quickly?
a)
Red muscle fibers
b)
White muscle fibers
c)
Cardiac muscle fibers
d)
Smooth muscle fibers
17.
What is the term for the primary muscle that causes a specific movement?
a)
Agonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Synergist
d)
Fixator
18.
Which of the following best describes muscle tonicity?
a)
Increased muscle mass through exercise
b)
Sustained contraction of individual fibers at rest
c)
Complete relaxation of muscles
d)
Rapid contraction and relaxation cycles
19.
What is the primary cause of muscle fatigue during intense exercise?
a)
Lactic acid accumulation
b)
Protein breakdown
c)
Glycogen depletion
d)
Dehydration
20.
How long does rigor mortis typically last?
a)
24 hours
b)
48 hours
c)
72 hours
d)
96 hours
21.
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign or symptom of a muscle strain?
a)
Muscle spasm
b)
Localized pain
c)
Swelling
d)
Increased range of motion
22.
Which of the following is a key strategy for preventing muscle strain injuries?
a)
Avoiding warm-up exercises
b)
Proper conditioning and warm-up
c)
Increasing training intensity rapidly
d)
Ignoring minor pain during exercise
23.
What is myositis ossificans?
a)
Inflammation of muscle tissue
b)
Calcium production within muscle after a blow
c)
Tearing of muscle fibers
d)
Muscle atrophy due to disuse
24.
What does the acronym RICE stand for in injury treatment?
a)
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
b)
Relax, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate
c)
Reduce, Irrigate, Compress, Examine
d)
Rehab, Isolate, Consolidate, Exercise
25.
Which of the following best describes cardiomyopathy?
a)
A disease of the heart muscle that affects its size, shape, and structure
b)
A condition where the heart valves do not function properly
c)
A blockage in the coronary arteries
d)
An inflammation of the heart lining
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