
Distinguishing Type 1 and Type 2 Muscle Fibers

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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the golden rule for differentiating between type 1 and type 2 muscle fibers?
Type 2 muscle fibers have more mitochondria.
Type 1 muscle fibers have more mitochondria.
Type 2 muscle fibers are slower.
Type 1 muscle fibers are faster.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are type 1 muscle fibers red?
They have more oxygen.
They have more blood vessels.
They have more myoglobin.
They have more mitochondria.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speed of contraction for type 1 muscle fibers?
Fast
Slow
Variable
Moderate
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of twitch are type 1 muscle fibers known for?
Intermediate twitch
Variable twitch
Slow twitch
Fast twitch
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of respiration do type 1 muscle fibers primarily use?
Photosynthesis
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
Fermentation
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the duration of contraction for type 1 muscle fibers?
Variable
Long
Moderate
Short
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle fibers are used for long-duration activities like standing?
Type 2 muscle fibers
Neither type 1 nor type 2
Both type 1 and type 2
Type 1 muscle fibers
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