20 Questions
What is the function of muscles in relation to heat?
Producing heat
Which is not a basic characteristic of muscle cells?
Transparency
What does the 'orbicularis' in 'orbicularis oris' refer to?
The shape of the muscle
What does 'brachii' in 'Triceps brachii' refer to?
The location of the muscle
What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to stretch up to three times their normal size?
Distensibility
What is the function of the muscle cell property 'Conductivity'?
It allows the muscle cell to conduct action potentials along its length
What does the naming of muscles based on 'Attachment sites' refer to?
Where the muscle is attached
What does the property 'Extensibility' in muscle cells allow?
The muscle to get longer/bigger
What is the role of muscles in relation to 'Posture/Body Support'?
They assist in maintaining body posture and support
What does 'Pectoralis major' refer to in muscle naming based on 'Size'?
The size of the muscle
What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to respond to a stimulus?
Contractility
What does the naming of muscles based on 'Shape' refer to?
Form of the muscle
What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Elasticity' allow?
Muscle cells to return to their original shape and size
What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Distensibility' allow?
Muscle cells to stretch up to three times their normal size
What does the naming of muscles based on 'Size' refer to?
Dimension of the muscle
What is one of the functions of muscles?
Motion
What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to move action potentials along their length?
Conductivity
What does the name 'Triceps brachii' refer to in muscle naming?
Location
What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Extensibility' allow?
The muscle to get longer/bigger
What does the name 'Orbicularis oris' refer to in muscle naming?
Shape
Test your knowledge on the functions and properties of muscles! This quiz will cover topics such as motion, heat production, posture/body support, excitability, contractility, extensibility, and more. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the characteristics of muscle cells.
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