Muscular System

Question 0

Breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid; an anaerobic process

Answer 0

Glycolysis

Question 1

Chemical released by neurons that may, upon binding to receptors of neurons or effector cells, stimulate or inhabit them

Answer 1

Neurotransmitter

Question 2

Joints

Answer 2

Articulation a

Question 3

A non moveable joint

Answer 3

Synarthroses

Question 4

A slightly moveable joint

Answer 4

Amphiarthrosis

Question 5

A freely moveable join

Answer 5

Diarthroses

Question 6

Type of joint where bones are united by fibrous connective tissue

Answer 6

Fibrous joints

Question 7

Joint where connecting fibers are longer than those of the sutures, this the joint has more “give”

Answer 7

Syndemoses

Question 8

Bones are connected by cartilage; slightly moveable

Answer 8

Cartilagenous joints

Question 9

Freely moveable joint exhibiting a joint cavity enclosed by an articular capsule lines with synovial membranes

Answer 9

Synovial joints

Question 10

When a bone is forced out of its normal position in its joint cavity

Answer 10

Dislocation

Question 11

The process of returning a bone to the proper position

Answer 11

Reduction

Question 12

Inflammation of the joints

Answer 12

Arthritis

Question 13

When uric acid accumulates in the blood and is deposited as needle-shaped crystals in soft tissue of joints

Answer 13

Gout

Question 14

Tiny contractile units; formed in chains to my myrofibils

Answer 14

Sarcomeres

Question 15

Thin filament of contractile protein

Answer 15

Actin

Question 16

One of the principal contractile proteins found in muscle (contains ATPace enzyme)

Answer 16

Myosin

Question 17

A chemical transmitter substance released by certain nerve endings

Answer 17

Acetylcholine

Question 18

Oxygen is required to live and grow; the process where glucose is broken down to carbon dioxide

Answer 18

Aerobic respiration

Question 19

The product of anaerobic metabolism, especially in muscle

Answer 19

Lactic acid