
Muscular System quiz

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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the organization of a sarcomere in a skeletal muscle fiber.
Actin filaments only with no myosin filaments
Randomly arranged actin and myosin filaments
Non-overlapping actin and myosin filaments
Overlapping actin and myosin filaments organized in a repeating pattern
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the process of muscle contraction at the molecular level.
The process of muscle contraction is initiated by the release of adrenaline
Muscle contraction occurs due to the stretching of muscle fibers
Sliding of actin and myosin filaments triggered by calcium ions and ATP hydrolysis
Contraction is caused by the release of oxygen and carbon dioxide
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do calcium ions play in muscle contraction?
Calcium ions bind to troponin
Calcium ions inhibit the release of troponin
Calcium ions have no effect on muscle contraction
Calcium ions break down troponin
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different types of muscle fibers and their characteristics?
Cardio-twitch (Type C) and strength-twitch (Type S) fibers
Long-twitch (Type L) and short-twitch (Type S) fibers
Slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II) fibers
Smooth-twitch (Type III) and rough-twitch (Type IV) fibers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers differ in terms of function?
Slow-twitch muscle fibers are used for quick, powerful movements
Slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers have the same function
Functionally, slow-twitch muscle fibers are used for endurance activities and are fatigue-resistant, while fast-twitch muscle fibers are used for quick, powerful movements and fatigue more quickly.
Fast-twitch muscle fibers are fatigue-resistant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do muscles work together to produce movement?
By inflating and deflating like a balloon
By remaining completely still
By contracting and relaxing in a coordinated manner
By expanding and contracting randomly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common muscle disorders and diseases?
Muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, fibromyalgia, muscular atrophy
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis
Hypertension, Asthma, Migraine
Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Diabetes
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