MIDTERM.Quiz#1

Front

These are made of soft tissues composed of many stretchy fibers.

Back

Muscles

Front

How many muscles are in the human body?

Back

more than 600

Front

It refers to the processes that maintain stable internal conditions necessary for survival.

Back

Homeostasis

Front

These muscles are responsible for skeletal movements and are controlled by the peripheral portion of the central nervous system (CNS).

Back

Skeletal muscles

Front

What are the three types of muscles in humans?

Back

The three types of muscles are striated (skeletal), cardiac, and smooth (non-striated).

Front

These diseases are conditions where lower and sometimes upper motor neurons gradually die, leading to muscle weakness.

Back

Motor neuron diseases

Front

The primary muscles responsible for generating specific movements through their contraction.

Back

Agonist muscles

Front

A type of homeostasis mechanism wherein there is an increase in the original stimulus to push the variable farther, such as in blood clotting.

Back

Positive feedback

Front

It is the point of contact between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, essential for muscle contraction.

Back

Neuromuscular Junction

Front

It is a genetic disorder that gradually weakens and reduces the size of muscles.

Back

Muscular dystrophy?