12 Questions
What is the main function of the skeletal muscles?
Responsible for locomotion and posture
Which type of muscle is responsible for dilating and constricting blood vessels?
Smooth muscles
Which muscle type is controlled by somatic motor neurons?
Skeletal muscles
What is the main character of muscles that allows them to respond to a stimulus?
Excitability
What is the function of smooth muscles in the body?
Propel urine
Which muscle type makes up 40% of the body weight?
Skeletal muscles
What is the main function of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in the body?
Assisting in respiration
Which of the following is a property of muscles that allows them to recoil to their original length after being stretched?
Elasticity
What is the main function of smooth muscles in the body?
Mixing food in the digestive tract
Which type of muscle is responsible for maintaining posture in the body?
Skeletal muscles
What is the main function of vasoconstriction by certain muscles in the body?
Regulating blood flow to different organs
Which type of muscle is voluntary in action and controlled by somatic motor neurons?
Skeletal muscles
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