Muscle Tissue and Function Quiz

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

• To store calcium

• To produce hormones

• To facilitate movement

• To protect organs

Which type of tissue wraps around muscles?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Adipose tissue

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?

• To transmit electrical signals

• To provide energy

• To initiate muscle contraction

• To store oxygen

Which mechanism explains muscle contraction?

• Lock and key mechanism

• Sliding filament mechanism

• Pump and flow mechanism

• Chain reaction mechanism

What are agonists in muscle movement?

• Muscles that oppose movement

• Muscles that assist movement

• Muscles that initiate movement

• Muscles that stabilize joints

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff?

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Supraspinatus

• Gluteus maximus

What is the primary function of glial cells in the CNS and PNS?

• To conduct electrical impulses

• To support and protect neurons

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To store nutrients

Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus lateralis

• Biceps femoris

• Vastus medialis

What is the main function of the somatic motor division?

• To regulate involuntary actions

• To control voluntary muscle movements

• To process sensory information

• To maintain homeostasis

Which of the following is a type of muscle contraction?

• Isometric

• Isotonic

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B