Test- Muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
- The type of movement which causes a change in the length of the muscles.
A
Isotonic. Movement notes page 4
2
Q
- Slow twitch muscle
A
Uses more oxygen than fast twitch, is darker than fast twitch muscle, has more mitochondria than fast twitch. Twitch article.
3
Q
- A strong connective tissues that hold a moveable joint together is a
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Ligament.
4
Q
- Muscles that help the prime mover, such as stabilizing across a joint or adding some “oomph”
A
Synergists. Muscular System Notes pages 1.
5
Q
- Which type of human body tissue can contract or shorten?
A
Muscle tissue. Muscular System Notes page 1.
6
Q
- Exercise is important for muscles because it
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Helps maintain strength and flexibility. Muscular System Notes page 1.
7
Q
- The type of movement which causes a no change in the length of the muscles.
A
Isometric. Movement notes page 4
8
Q
- Of the following which is true about skeletal muscles.
A
Do not help maintain body temperature. Muscular System page 1
9
Q
- What is the best synonym for “voluntary”
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Optional. Definition online
10
Q
- Skeletal muscles must work in pairs because
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Muscle cells can only contract. Muscular System Notes page 1
11
Q
- What can you infer from the fact that your body is basically covered in voluntary muscle?
A
A large network of nerves also runs throughout your body. Muscular System Notes page 5
12
Q
- The variations in the degree of muscle contraction by changing either the frequency or strength of the stimulus is tetany.
A
F. Graded muscle contractions.
13
Q
- Two headed muscle that allows you to nod by flexion.
A
Sternocleomastoid. BBD
14
Q
- Used to blow a trumpet.
A
Buccinator. BBD
15
Q
- Used in blinking and winking.
A
Orbicularis Oculi. BBD.
