Muscle Functions and Properties Quiz

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What is the function of muscles in relation to heat?

  • Reflecting heat
  • Absorbing heat
  • Dissipating heat
  • Producing heat (correct)

Which is not a basic characteristic of muscle cells?

  • Distensibility
  • Conductivity
  • Contractility
  • Transparency (correct)

What does the 'orbicularis' in 'orbicularis oris' refer to?

  • The attachment sites of the muscle
  • The size of the muscle
  • The shape of the muscle (correct)
  • The location of the muscle

What does 'brachii' in 'Triceps brachii' refer to?

<p>The location of the muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to stretch up to three times their normal size?

<p>Distensibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the muscle cell property 'Conductivity'?

<p>It allows the muscle cell to conduct action potentials along its length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the naming of muscles based on 'Attachment sites' refer to?

<p>Where the muscle is attached (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the property 'Extensibility' in muscle cells allow?

<p>The muscle to get longer/bigger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of muscles in relation to 'Posture/Body Support'?

<p>They assist in maintaining body posture and support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pectoralis major' refer to in muscle naming based on 'Size'?

<p>The size of the muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to respond to a stimulus?

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

What does the naming of muscles based on 'Shape' refer to?

<p>Form of the muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Elasticity' allow?

<p>Muscle cells to return to their original shape and size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Distensibility' allow?

<p>Muscle cells to stretch up to three times their normal size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the naming of muscles based on 'Size' refer to?

<p>Dimension of the muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of muscles?

<p>Motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of muscle cells allows them to move action potentials along their length?

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

What does the name 'Triceps brachii' refer to in muscle naming?

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

What does the muscle cell characteristic 'Extensibility' allow?

<p>The muscle to get longer/bigger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Orbicularis oris' refer to in muscle naming?

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

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