Muscular System Review 1

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What percentage of an average person's body weight comes from muscles?

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40% of body weight comes from muscles.

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What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

Back

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint.

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What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers?

Back

A muscle fascicle.

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What type of muscle is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle.

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What is the function of ligaments in the muscular system?

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Ligaments are thick connective tissues that hold bone to bone.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

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Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

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What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

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To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

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How do muscles contribute to body temperature regulation?

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Muscles generate heat through metabolic processes during contraction.

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What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles are not (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscles).