What is the primary function of muscles in the human body?
The Muscular System

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To contract and pull
To expand and contract
To push and pull
To expand and push
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of muscle is primarily responsible for producing a specific movement?
Antagonists
Synergists
Fixators
Prime movers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role do synergists play in muscle movement?
They oppose the movement
They stabilize and assist prime movers
They are the main muscles for movement
They immobilize bones
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are muscles named based on their location?
By their function
By their size
By their shape
By their proximity to bones
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'rectus' indicate about muscle fibers?
They are perpendicular
They are parallel
They are circular
They are at an angle
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle shape is characterized by fascicles running parallel to the long axis of the muscle?
Parallel
Convergent
Pennate
Fusiform
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the trade-off for muscles with fascicles that run parallel to the long axis?
They are more stable but less flexible
They are more flexible but less stable
They shorten more but are less powerful
They shorten less but are more powerful
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