Quiz on the Skeletal System and Muscles

What are muscles primarily responsible for?

• Protecting organs

• Storing energy

• Helping us move

• Producing blood

Which type of muscle can we control consciously?

• Cardiac Muscle

• Involuntary Muscles

• Voluntary Muscles

• Smooth Muscles

What type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

• Voluntary Muscle

How do muscles cause movement?

• By expanding only

• By contracting and relaxing

• By staying still

• By growing larger

What do muscles need to work properly?

• Water only

• Oxygen only

• Energy from nutrients

• Sunlight

Which type of muscle works without us thinking about it?

• Voluntary Muscles

• Involuntary Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles

• Cardiac Muscles

What signals muscles to contract and relax?

• Blood flow

• Nerves from the brain

• Food intake

• Oxygen levels

What is a benefit of regular exercise for muscles?

• Makes them tired

• Reduces their size

• Keeps them strong and healthy

• Makes them grow larger

Which nutrient is especially important for muscle energy?

• Fiber

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

• To help us run

• To pump blood

• To move food

• To support bones