Human Muscular System Functions and Properties Quiz
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What is the main function of the skeletal muscles?

  • Responsible for locomotion and posture (correct)
  • Production of body heat
  • Propelling urine
  • Constriction of blood vessels
  • Which type of muscle is responsible for dilating and constricting blood vessels?

  • Skeletal muscles
  • Intestinal muscles
  • Smooth muscles (correct)
  • Cardiac muscles
  • Which muscle type is controlled by somatic motor neurons?

  • Cardiac muscles
  • Intestinal muscles
  • Skeletal muscles (correct)
  • Smooth muscles
  • What is the main character of muscles that allows them to respond to a stimulus?

    <p>Excitability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of smooth muscles in the body?

    <p>Propel urine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle type makes up 40% of the body weight?

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

    What is the main function of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in the body?

    <p>Assisting in respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a property of muscles that allows them to recoil to their original length after being stretched?

    <p>Elasticity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of smooth muscles in the body?

    <p>Mixing food in the digestive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle is responsible for maintaining posture in the body?

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

    What is the main function of vasoconstriction by certain muscles in the body?

    <p>Regulating blood flow to different organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle is voluntary in action and controlled by somatic motor neurons?

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

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