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Muscular System Test Review

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common symptom of botulism?

a)

Muscle weakness and paralysis

b)

Sudden muscle cramps

c)

Dull ache in tendons

d)

Pain and swelling in muscles

2.

Which treatment is recommended for muscle cramps?

a)

Rest, replenishing electrolytes and fluids, stretching

b)

Antitoxin and medical care

c)

Vaccination

d)

Gentle exercises and ice

3.

What is the main cause of tendinitis?

a)

Inflammation of tendon from overuse/repetitive movements

b)

Bacterial infection from soil

c)

Motor neurons misfiring

d)

Spores in honey and canned foods

4.

Which disorder is also known as "lockjaw"?

a)

Tetanus

b)

Botulism

c)

Muscle Strain

d)

Tendinitis

5.

Which disorder is commonly found in contact sports and rapid acceleration activities?

a)

Muscle Strain

b)

Tetanus

c)

Botulism

d)

Tendinitis

6.

Which disorder can be fatal due to respiratory failure?

a)

Botulism

b)

Muscle Cramps

c)

Tendinitis

d)

Muscle Strain

7.

Which disorder is usually not harmful?

a)

Muscle Cramps

b)

Tetanus

c)

Botulism

d)

Tendinitis

8.

Which of the following is a treatment for tendinitis?

a)

Rest, ice, gentle exercises, sometimes medical interventions

b)

Vaccination

c)

Antitoxin and medical care

d)

Replenishing electrolytes and fluids

9.

Which disorder is treated with antitoxin and medical care?

a)

Botulism

b)

Tetanus

c)

Muscle Strain

d)

Muscle Cramps

10.

What does the toxin in tetanus prevent?

a)

Muscle relaxation

b)

Muscle contraction

c)

Tendon inflammation

d)

Electrolyte balance

11.

What is the recommended booster schedule for tetanus vaccination?

a)

Every 10 years after initial 5 shots from birth to 6 years

b)

Every year

c)

Every 5 years

d)

Only once in a lifetime

12.

Which disorder can result from spores in honey and home-canned foods?

a)

Botulism

b)

Tetanus

c)

Muscle Strain

d)

Tendinitis

13.

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for muscle strain?

a)

Vaccination

b)

Rest

c)

Ice

d)

Physical therapy

14.

What is a possible complication of intense muscle contractions in tetanus?

a)

Fractures

b)

Dry mouth

c)

Swelling in tendons

d)

Facial weakness

15.

Which disorder blocks acetylcholine release?

a)

Botulism

b)

Tetanus

c)

Muscle Strain

d)

Tendinitis

16.

Which of the following is a symptom of muscle strain?

a)

Pain, stiffness, swelling in affected area

b)

Drooping eyelids

c)

Dull ache in tendon

d)

Sudden muscle contractions

17.

What is the main treatment approach for Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

a)

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory support, mobility aids, medications (like Spinraza)

b)

Rest and surgery

c)

Medications and immune therapies

d)

Physical therapy and assistive devices

18.

Which disorder is caused by a SMN1 gene mutation leading to SMN protein deficiency?

a)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Myasthenia Gravis

19.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Cerebral Palsy?

a)

Progressive muscle weakness

b)

Muscle stiffness

c)

Involuntary movements

d)

Balance issues

20.

Which disorder affects four shoulder muscles and is often caused by repetitive overhead motions or trauma?

a)

Rotator Cuff Injury

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

d)

Myasthenia Gravis

21.

Which muscles are affected in a rotator cuff injury?

a)

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

b)

Biceps, triceps, deltoid, trapezius

c)

Quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, sartorius

d)

Pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, serratus anterior

22.

Which of the following is a symptom of Myasthenia Gravis?

a)

Drooping eyelids

b)

Limited range of motion

c)

Muscle atrophy

d)

Balance issues

23.

Which disorder is managed with physical therapy and assistive devices, but has no cure?

a)

Cerebral Palsy

b)

Rotator Cuff Injury

c)

Myasthenia Gravis

d)

Muscular Dystrophy

24.

Which disorder involves loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord, preventing brain-muscle signaling?

a)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Rotator Cuff Injury

25.

Which disorder is associated with muscle weakness worsening with activity?

a)

Myasthenia Gravis

b)

Rotator Cuff Injury

c)

Muscular Dystrophy

d)

Cerebral Palsy

26.

Which disorder is described as a neurological disorder from brain damage before or during birth?

a)

Cerebral Palsy

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

d)

Myasthenia Gravis

27.

Which disorder is managed with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory support?

a)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

b)

Rotator Cuff Injury

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Myasthenia Gravis

28.

Which disorder is NOT typically degenerative?

a)

Myasthenia Gravis

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

d)

Rotator Cuff Injury

29.

Which disorder is managed with rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery?

a)

Rotator Cuff Injury

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Myasthenia Gravis

30.

Which disorder is caused by loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord?

a)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

b)

Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Rotator Cuff Injury

31.

How often should you receive a tetanus booster shot?

a)

Every 5 years

b)

Every 10 years

c)

Every 15 years

d)

Every 20 years

32.

What is the primary preventative measure against tetanus?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Vaccine

c)

Surgery

d)

Rest

33.

What happens when acetylcholine release is blocked?

a)

Muscles contract excessively.

b)

Muscles stay relaxed, causing weakness and paralysis.

c)

Muscles become inflamed.

d)

Muscles grow stronger.

34.

What is available to treat botulism?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antitoxin

c)

Pain relievers

d)

Antihistamines

35.

What is the main danger of untreated botulism?

a)

Severe dehydration

b)

Respiratory failure

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Chronic pain

36.

What usually causes a muscle strain?

a)

Slow movements

b)

Intense contraction

c)

Gradual stretching

d)

Light exercise

37.

Which of the following is a common treatment for tendinitis?

a)

Surgery

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Heat therapy

d)

Ice application

38.

Muscles that you DO NOT control are known as ...

a)

Involuntary

b)

Fast Twitch

c)

Voluntary

d)

Slow Twitch

39.

Which disorder is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles?

a)

Parkinson's disease

b)

Muscular dystrophy

c)

Myasthenia gravis

d)

Fibromyalgia

40.

What is the primary symptom of muscular dystrophy?

a)

Chronic pain

b)

Memory loss

c)

Visual disturbances

d)

Muscle weakness

41.

What are the functions of the muscular system. Select all the apply.

a)

Helps you see

b)

Helps you move

c)

Helps fight diseases

d)

Creates heat

42.

Muscles that you control are known as....

a)

Involuntary

b)

Fast Twitch

c)

Voluntary

d)

Slow Twitch

43.

Muscles that you DO NOT control are known as ...

a)

Involuntary

b)

Fast Twitch

c)

Voluntary

d)

Slow Twitch

44.

Of the 3 types of muscles, which muscles attach to bone.

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

45.

Of the 3 types of muscle, which is responsible for pumping your heart.

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

46.

Cardiac muscle is a _______________ muscle.

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

47.

Which type of human body tissue can contract, or shorten?

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

muscle tissue

c)

connective tissue

d)

nerve tissue

48.

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

voluntary muscle

c)

soft muscle

d)

smooth muscle

49.

What do tendons attach?

a)

muscles to ligaments

b)

muscles to other muscles

c)

muscles to bones

d)

muscles to organs

50.

Movements that you choose to control

a)

Cramp

b)

Voluntary

c)

Strain

d)

Involuntary

51.

These muscles are found in your organs

a)

Skeletal

b)

Smooth

c)

Rough

d)

Cardiac

52.

Your Heart beating is an example of what kind of movement?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

53.

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

a)

Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder

b)

Traps, Forearm, & Abs

c)

Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps

d)

Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle

54.

When a muscle contracts, it _______

a)

gets longer

b)

gets shorter

c)

gets thinner

55.

Muscle fibers are made of individual fibers called __________.

a)

myofilaments

b)

myofibrils

c)

myosin

d)

sarcolemma

56.

Which type of connective tissue surrounds fascicles?

a)

epimysium

b)

endomysium

c)

perimysium

d)

myomysium

57.

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in heart?

a)

skeletal

b)

smooth

c)

cardiac

d)

tendon

58.

What organelle creates the ATP energy for muscles?

a)

ribosomes

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

59.

Actin =

a)

thin filament

b)

thick filament

60.

Myosin =

a)

thin filament

b)

thick filament

61.

When muscles lose the ability to contract after prolonged use.

a)

muscle cramp

b)

muscle fatigue

c)

oxygen debt

d)

paralysis

62.

When muscles do not have enough oxygen, causing lactic acid to build up in muscle leading to soreness

a)

muscle cramp

b)

muscle fatigue

c)

oxygen debt

d)

paralysis

63.
List the structures of a muscle from smallest to largest
a)

sarcomere, muscle fiber, fascicle, muscle

b)

fascicle, muscle, muscle fiber, perimysium

c)
fascicle, sarcomere, muscle, muscle fiber
d)

epimysium, muscle, fascicle, sarcomere

64.
What is the name of the contractile unit in a muscle cell?
a)
fascicle
b)
sarcomere
c)
tendon
d)
endomysium
65.
Which of the below is considered to be Involuntary
a)
skeletal
b)
cardiac
c)
smooth
d)
smooth and cardiac
66.

_________ muscles are controlled by you.

a)

Involuntary

b)

Voluntary

67.

__________ muscles you do not control.

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

68.

Your heart is a/an ________________ muscle.

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

69.

Arms and legs are _______ muscles.

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

70.

Is this movement voluntary or involuntary ? Pumping blood through your body

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

71.

Is this action voluntary or involuntary? Riding a bike

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

72.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
a)
Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder
b)
Traps, Forearm, & Abs
c)
Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps
d)
Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle
73.
Which muscle type is found in your stomach, bladder, and intestines?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Smooth
c)
Cardiac
d)
Straight
74.
Which type of muscle is found in your heart?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Smooth
c)
Cardiac
d)
Straight
75.
Which muscles are involuntary?
a)
skeletal
b)
cardiac
c)
smooth
d)
smooth and cardiac
76.
Which types of muscle tissue are voluntary?
a)
Cardiac
b)
Skeletal
c)
Smooth
d)
Cardiac and Smooth
77.
Skeletal muscles are attached to the _________.
a)
Stomach
b)
Lungs
c)
Bones
d)
Involuntary Muscles
78.
Cardiac muscles are ONLY located in the heart
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
79.
Voluntary muscle is
a)
muscle that has to be told when to move
b)
muscle that moves automatically
c)
muscle that needs to be stretched regularly
d)
muscle that makes up the heart and stomach
80.
What is an example of an involuntary muscle? 
a)
Heart
b)
Arms 
c)
Legs
d)
Shoulders
81.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
a)
Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder
b)
Traps, Forearm, & Abs
c)
Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps
d)
Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle
82.
Skeletal muscles are attached to the _________.
a)
Stomach
b)
Lungs
c)
Bones
d)
Involuntary Muscles
83.
Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue
a)
Skeletal 
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
d)
All of the above
84.
This type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach 
a)
Skeletal
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
85.

Do we have control over our cardiac muscle?

a)

Yes, we do have control over it.

b)

No, we don't have control over it.

86.
What kind of muscle do you move on purpose?
a)
voluntary
b)
involuntary
c)
cardiac
d)
heart
87.

The contractile unit of a muscle:

a)

sarcomere

b)

motor unit

c)

fascicle

d)

myofibril

88.

Thick filaments within a myofibril are:

a)

ATPase

b)

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

c)

Actin

d)

Myosin

89.

Thin filaments in a myofibril are

a)

Sarcomeres

b)

Sarcoplasm

c)

Actin

d)

Myosin

90.

An individual muscle cell (7) is called a ...

a)

myofibril

b)

fascicle

c)

sarcomere

d)

myofiber

91.

What is the name of #3?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Myofibril

c)

Myofiber

d)

Tendon

92.

What is another name for #10?

a)

Sarcomere

b)

Sarcolemma

c)

Myofibril

d)

Myofiber

93.
When a muscle contracts, it _______
a)
gets longer
b)
gets shorter
c)
gets thinner
d)
grows hair
94.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
a)
Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder
b)
Traps, Forearm, & Abs
c)
Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps
d)
Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle
95.
Which type of muscle is found in your heart?
a)
Skeletal
b)
Smooth
c)
Cardiac
d)
Straight
96.
Which types of muscle tissue are voluntary?
a)
Cardiac
b)
Skeletal
c)
Smooth
d)
Cardiac and Smooth
97.
Which muscles are involuntary?
a)
skeletal
b)
cardiac
c)
smooth
d)
smooth and cardiac
98.
Cardiac muscles are ONLY located in the heart
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
99.
Voluntary muscle is
a)
muscle that has to be told when to move
b)
muscle that moves automatically
c)
muscle that needs to be stretched regularly
d)
muscle that makes up the heart and stomach
100.
The cardiac muscle is 
a)
Voluntary 
b)
Involuntary 
101.

Smooth Muscle is found in the?

a)

Heart

b)

Facial

c)

Organs

d)

Legs

102.

The connective tissue sheath that surrounds a muscle fasciculus is the

a)

epimysium

b)

endomysium

c)

perimysium

103.
Which of the following is defined as the ability of an object to quickly return to the original shape and size?
a)
Elasticity
b)
Excitibility
c)
Flexibility
d)
Extensibility
104.
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle?
a)
Rough
b)
Smooth
c)
Cardiac
d)
Skeletal
105.
Skeletal muscles are attached to which of the following? 
a)
Bones and ligaments 
b)
Ligaments and tendons
c)
Tendons and bones
d)
Bones and fat 
106.

Muscles are needed for what?

a)

movement

b)

decoration

c)

pump blood

d)

no one knows

107.

What system does the muscular system work in conjunction with to allow our body to move?

a)

Digestive

b)

Respiratory

c)

Skeletal

d)

Circulatory

108.
Muscles give us shape and help us maintain good posture?
a)
True
b)
False
109.
The main purpose of the muscular system is to....
a)
Keep the heart beating
b)
Move the body
c)
Hit the dab
d)
Transfer oxygen
110.

Which membrane binds many fascicles together and covers the entire muscle?

a)

Endomysium

b)

Epimysium

c)

Perimysium

111.

Which label is pointing to the endomysium?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D