Kas Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of muscles in the body?
To facilitate movement such as walking, speaking, chewing food, and blood circulation.
True or False: Muscles are only responsible for voluntary movements.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of ________ involves the contraction of muscles to move food through the digestive system.
chewing
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements like blood circulation?
Smooth muscle
What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
True or False: Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control.
True
What role do cardiac muscles play in the body?
They pump blood throughout the heart.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of muscles? A) Movement B) Posture C) Digestion D) Hormone production
D) Hormone production
Fill in the blank: The process of ________ involves muscle contractions to produce speech.
talking
What is the term for the muscle’s ability to respond to stimuli?
Excitability
True or False: All muscle types can regenerate effectively after injury.
False
What is the primary energy source for muscle contractions?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Which muscle type has striations and is multinucleated?
Skeletal muscle
Multiple choice: Which muscle type is found in the walls of the heart? A) Skeletal B) Smooth C) Cardiac
C) Cardiac
Fill in the blank: Muscles work in ________ to produce coordinated movements.
pairs
What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?
They connect muscles to bones.
True or False: Muscle tone refers to the constant, low-level tension in muscles.
True
What is hypertrophy in terms of muscle physiology?
The increase in muscle size due to exercise.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which muscles generate force.
Contraction
What is the primary function of smooth muscle?
To control involuntary actions such as digestion and blood vessel constriction.
Multiple choice: Which type of muscle is primarily responsible for voluntary movements? A) Cardiac B) Smooth C) Skeletal
C) Skeletal
What is the main function of the muscular system?
To allow movement of the body and maintain posture.
True or False: Muscles can only contract, they cannot lengthen.
True
What is muscle atrophy?
The decrease in muscle mass and strength due to inactivity or disease.