muscular reading / questions

muscular reading / questions

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement, maintain posture, and produce heat through muscle contractions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'tendon'.

Back

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of muscle contractions?

Back

Isometric (muscle length remains the same) and isotonic (muscle changes length).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of skeletal muscles?

Back

Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements and are attached to bones.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?

Back

Cardiac muscle is involuntary, striated, and found only in the heart.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of smooth muscles?

Back

Smooth muscles control involuntary movements in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the term 'muscle fatigue'.

Back

Muscle fatigue is the decline in ability of a muscle to generate force, often due to prolonged activity.

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