Explore the Muscular System

What are the three types of muscles?

• Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle

• Cardiac, striated, and voluntary muscle

• Involuntary, skeletal, and connective muscle

• Skeletal, elastic, and smooth muscle

Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the heart?

• Voluntary muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

What is the main function of skeletal muscles?

• To store calcium and other minerals.

• To provide structural support to the body.

• The main function of skeletal muscles is to facilitate voluntary movement of the body.

• To protect internal organs from injury.

How do smooth muscles help the body?

• Smooth muscles are involved in the process of breathing and vocalization.

• Smooth muscles primarily aid in the production of hormones.

• Smooth muscles are responsible for voluntary movements in the limbs.

• Smooth muscles enable involuntary movements in organs, aiding functions like digestion and circulation.

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

• To provide structural support to the heart.

• To absorb nutrients from the blood.

• To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs.

• The role of cardiac muscle is to pump blood throughout the body.

Name a major muscle group in the upper body.

• Pectorals

• Calves

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

Which muscle group is responsible for bending the elbow?

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis major

• Triceps brachii

What is the function of the abdominal muscles?

• The function of the abdominal muscles is to support the trunk, allow movement, and protect internal organs.

• To enhance flexibility in the legs.

• To provide energy for muscle contractions.

• To regulate body temperature during exercise.

Which muscles are used for walking and running?

• Biceps, triceps, shoulders, abs, forearms.

• Chest, back, neck, wrists, ankles.

• Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, hip flexors.

• Lats, deltoids, calves, traps, quads.

What type of muscle is responsible for moving bones?

• Tendons

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle