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What is the term for muscles that work together to allow the body to move?
What is the term for muscles that work together to allow the body to move?
- Contractile muscles
- Synergist muscles (correct)
- Agonist muscles
- Antagonist muscles
Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle shortening due to movement?
Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle shortening due to movement?
- Concentric Contraction (correct)
- Eccentric Contraction
- Incomplete Tetanus
- Isometric Contraction
In hypertrophy, muscles increase in size due to what?
In hypertrophy, muscles increase in size due to what?
- Atrophy
- Fats and fibrous tissue taking over
- Undergoing dynamic muscle activity (correct)
- Lack of nerve stimulation
What happens during Complete Tetanus of a muscle?
What happens during Complete Tetanus of a muscle?
What is the function of the primer mover muscle in muscle contractions?
What is the function of the primer mover muscle in muscle contractions?
What type of muscle is located in the walls of the heart and is responsible for the pumping action?
What type of muscle is located in the walls of the heart and is responsible for the pumping action?
Which type of muscle is attached to bones and causes movement in the body?
Which type of muscle is attached to bones and causes movement in the body?
What is the primary function of smooth muscles located in the walls of hollow visceral organs like the stomach and intestines?
What is the primary function of smooth muscles located in the walls of hollow visceral organs like the stomach and intestines?
What does the term 'excitability' refer to in skeletal muscles?
What does the term 'excitability' refer to in skeletal muscles?
Which type of muscle exhibits a rhythmic self-excitation and is located in the walls of hollow visceral organs like the liver and intestines?
Which type of muscle exhibits a rhythmic self-excitation and is located in the walls of hollow visceral organs like the liver and intestines?
