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Muscular System

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of muscle controls our digestive system?

a)
Smooth muscle
b)

Digestive muscle

c)
Skeletal muscle
d)
Cardiac muscle
2.

Which muscle type is primarily involved in controlling the heartbeat?

a)
Smooth muscle
b)

Digestive muscle

c)
Skeletal muscle
d)
Cardiac muscle
3.

What is the purpose of tendons?

a)
The purpose of tendons is to support the body's weight.
b)
The purpose of tendons is to store energy for movement.
c)
The purpose of tendons is to protect muscles from injury.
d)
The purpose of tendons is to connect muscles to bones.
4.

What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?

a)

Stores energy and nutrients for muscles.

b)

Muscle growth and repair.

c)

Acts as a barrier preventing muscle contraction.

d)

It surrounds and connects muscles to help reduce friction.

5.

Muscle fibers are known to have specific properties that allow for movement.

Which property allows muscles to return to their original shape after stretching?

a)

contractibility

b)

adaptability

c)

elasticity

d)

extensibility

6.

What does the term "maximus" indicate about a muscle when it appears in its

name?

a)
It indicates that the muscle is the smallest in its group.
b)
It indicates that the muscle is the most active in its group.
c)
It indicates that the muscle is the longest in its group.
d)
It indicates that the muscle is the largest in its group.
7.

Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the muscular system?

a)

transmitting nerve signals to the brain

b)

generating body heat through muscle contractions

c)

producing movement by contracting and relaxing in response to voluntary and

involuntary signals

d)

assisting in the digestion of food by grinding and mixing stomach contents

e)

stabilizing joints and helping maintain posture

8.

Categorize the following scenarios into involuntary and voluntary muscle

movements.

Categorize the following

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

Involuntary
Voluntary
9.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The biceps muscle's origin is on the forearm, and it contracts to extend the arm, moving the forearm away from the shoulder.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Review the provided images of three different types of muscle tissues. Identify the muscle that is a voluntary muscle.

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle