Muscular System Functions Quiz

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Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to shorten and thicken?

  • Contractility (correct)
  • Extensibility
  • Elasticity
  • Excitability

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

  • Movement
  • Guarding entrances and exits of the body
  • Maintaining posture
  • Digesting food (correct)

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

  • Smooth muscle tissue
  • Skeletal muscle tissue (correct)
  • All types of muscle tissue
  • Cardiac muscle tissue

What is the microscopic appearance of skeletal muscle tissue?

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

Which type of muscle tissue makes up the walls of organs and blood vessels?

<p>Smooth muscle tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that allows muscle tissue to lengthen?

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

Which type of muscle tissue cells connect to each other at intercalated discs?

<p>Cardiac muscle tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to return to its resting state after contracting or lengthening?

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

What is the primary function of the muscular system that enables movement?

<p>Contractility - the ability to shorten and thicken (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is under conscious (voluntary) control?

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

What is the microscopic appearance of cardiac muscle tissue?

<p>Short, branching cells with a single nucleus, connected at intercalated discs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to lengthen?

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

Which function of the muscular system involves maintaining body temperature?

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

What is the characteristic of muscle tissue that allows it to receive and respond to stimulation?

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

Which type of muscle tissue makes up the walls of organs and blood vessels?

<p>Smooth (visceral) muscle tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of the muscular system involves supporting soft tissues within body cavities?

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

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