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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that allows muscle tissue to lengthen?

    <p>Extensibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to lengthen?

    <p>Extensibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of the muscular system involves maintaining body temperature?

    <p>Movement</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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