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Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
- Myco/o
- Sacr/o
- Sthen/o
- Myo/o (correct)
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?
- Belly
- Origin (correct)
- Insertion
- Tendon
What does the term intrinsic refer to in regard to muscle?
What does the term intrinsic refer to in regard to muscle?
- Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in different body regions.
- Intrinsic describes the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts.
- Intrinsic describes the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does move when the muscle contracts.
- Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in the same body region. (correct)
Which division of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Which division of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Which part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
Which part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
What part of a neuron usually receives the information?
What part of a neuron usually receives the information?
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
Which mineral is required for muscle cell function?
Which mineral is required for muscle cell function?
What is the recommended daily allowance of protein for a person of average weight?
What is the recommended daily allowance of protein for a person of average weight?
Which of the following is not a function of the muscular system?
Which of the following is not a function of the muscular system?
What muscular disorder is characterized by painful muscle spasms?
What muscular disorder is characterized by painful muscle spasms?
Which of the following is the term for a muscle that holds an origin stable for another muscle?
Which of the following is the term for a muscle that holds an origin stable for another muscle?
Which of the following is the term for muscles that have the same action?
Which of the following is the term for muscles that have the same action?
Which of the following is the term for muscles that have opposite actions?
Which of the following is the term for muscles that have opposite actions?
Which of the following is the term for the main muscle that performs an action?
Which of the following is the term for the main muscle that performs an action?
Which of the following muscles does not originate on the ribs?
Which of the following muscles does not originate on the ribs?
What is the function of the rectus abdominus?
What is the function of the rectus abdominus?
Which of the following muscles inserts on the metacarpals and the carpals?
Which of the following muscles inserts on the metacarpals and the carpals?
What are the functional units of a skeletal muscle fiber?
What are the functional units of a skeletal muscle fiber?
Which statement accurately describes a muscle's response to nerve stimulation?
Which statement accurately describes a muscle's response to nerve stimulation?
Which theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
Which theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
What is a power stroke?
What is a power stroke?
In which phase of a muscle contraction is calcium actively transported back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
In which phase of a muscle contraction is calcium actively transported back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
What is the function of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum?
What is the function of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum?
