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WorksheetsMuscular System
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which type of muscle controls our digestive system?
Digestive muscle
Which muscle type is primarily involved in controlling the heartbeat?
Digestive muscle
What is the purpose of tendons?
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
Stores energy and nutrients for muscles.
Muscle growth and repair.
Acts as a barrier preventing muscle contraction.
It surrounds and connects muscles to help reduce friction.
Muscle fibers are known to have specific properties that allow for movement.
Which property allows muscles to return to their original shape after stretching?
contractibility
adaptability
elasticity
extensibility
What does the term "maximus" indicate about a muscle when it appears in its
name?
Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the muscular system?
transmitting nerve signals to the brain
generating body heat through muscle contractions
producing movement by contracting and relaxing in response to voluntary and
involuntary signals
assisting in the digestion of food by grinding and mixing stomach contents
stabilizing joints and helping maintain posture
Categorize the following scenarios into involuntary and voluntary muscle
movements.
blinking rapidly when a foreign object approaches the eye
stomach churning during the digestive process
shivering when exposed to cold temperatures
heart beating faster during a sprint
stretching arms above the head after waking up
deciding to wave at a friend across the street
The biceps muscle's origin is on the shoulder blade, which stays fixed, and its
insertion on the forearm moves, causing the arm to bend at the elbow when the muscle
contracts.
True
False
The biceps muscle's origin is on the forearm, and it contracts to extend the arm, moving the forearm away from the shoulder.
True
False
Review the provided images of three different types of muscle tissues. Identify the muscle that is a voluntary muscle.
Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
