Muscles Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

A

The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body.

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2
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True or False: There are three types of muscle tissue in the human body.

A

True.

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The three types of muscle tissue are ___, ___, and ___.

A

skeletal, cardiac, smooth.

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4
Q

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

A

Skeletal muscle.

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5
Q

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

A

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the heart.

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6
Q

Multiple Choice: Which muscle type is found in the walls of hollow organs?

A

C) Smooth muscle.

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7
Q

What is the term for the basic functional unit of a muscle?

A

Sarcomere.

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8
Q

True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.

A

True.

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9
Q

What connects muscles to bones?

A

Tendons.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is the muscle responsible for the movement of the arm at the shoulder joint.

A

Deltoid.

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