Types of Muscles
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What is the smallest unit of life that is responsible for all of life's processes?

  • Cell (correct)
  • Tissue
  • Organ System
  • Organ

    • What is the term for the study of the structure of living organisms and their makeup?

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomy (correct)
  • Physiology

    • What is the term for the study of functions and mechanisms in a living system?

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology (correct)
  • Anatomy

    • What is the term for the activity of cells throughout the body to maintain the physiological state within a narrow range that is compatible with life?

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

    What is the term for the external and internal bodily organs that can be seen by the naked eye?

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

    In the anatomical position, what is the direction of the thumb?

    <p>Away from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle fibers are found in skeletal muscles?

    <p>Striated muscle fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood vessel is responsible for exchanging materials between the blood and tissue cells?

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

    What is the primary function of the fixator muscle?

    <p>To contract isometrically and help stabilize the origin of the prime mover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the body lies between the diaphragm and the inlet of the pelvis?

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

    What is the term for the series of wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

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

    What is the main function of the thorax?

    <p>To house the lungs, heart, and other organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle contraction is characterized as slow and sustained?

    <p>Smooth muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the muscles that surround each muscle fiber bundle?

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

    Which region of the body is bound in place by 12 pairs of ribs, the sternum, thoracic vertebrae, and ligaments and muscles?

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

    What is the term for the muscles that oppose the action of the prime mover?

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

    What is the approximate percentage of body weight that the skin accounts for?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the fatty layer of skin that provides cushioning and storage of energy?

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

    What is the specialized form of epidermis found on the dorsal surfaces of fingers and toes?

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

    What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?

    <p>To cause the 'gooseflesh' appearance on the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the oily material produced by sebaceous glands to help preserve the flexibility of emerging hair?

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

    What is the name of the layer of connective tissue that covers muscles and other deep structures?

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

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