Contribution of Muscular and Skeletal Systems to Movement
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What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal system?

  • Movement (correct)
  • Respiration
  • Blood circulation
  • Digestion

    • In the musculoskeletal system, what happens when the nervous system sends a message for movement?

  • The joints become immobile
  • The bones release energy
  • The muscles contract or shorten (correct)
  • The muscles relax completely

    • What occurs when a muscle shortens in the musculoskeletal system?

  • It increases the distance between articulating bones
  • It pushes on a non-corresponding bone
  • It pulls on the corresponding bone at its insertion point (correct)
  • It has no effect on bone movement

    • What happens when a muscle opposing the contracted muscle acts in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>It relaxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the musculoskeletal system releases energy when movement is initiated?

    <p>Skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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