Anatomy and Physiology of Muscles Quiz

Explore the intricacies of muscle structure and function with this anatomy quiz. Test yourself on skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of skeletal muscles?

Involuntary contraction
Striated appearance
Controlled by autonomic nervous system
Found in the walls of internal organs
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#2

What is the main function of smooth muscles?

Voluntary movement
Involuntary movement of skeleton
Involuntary movement of internal organs
Conscious control of urination
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#3

Which of the following is NOT a function of muscles?

Generate heat
Maintain posture
Transport oxygen in the bloodstream
Facilitate movement
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#4

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and multinucleated?

Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Visceral muscle
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#5

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the arm?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
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#6

What is the functional unit of a muscle fiber called?

Sarcomere
Myofibril
Myosin
Actin
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#7

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for initiating muscle contraction?

Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
GABA
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#8

What is the process by which muscle fibers increase in size called?

Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Hyperplasia
Degeneration
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#9

Which protein binds to calcium ions during muscle contraction?

Actin
Myosin
Troponin
Tropomyosin
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#10

Which type of muscle fibers are mainly responsible for endurance activities?

Type I fibers
Type IIa fibers
Type IIb fibers
Type III fibers
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#11

Which structure stores and releases calcium ions in muscle cells?

Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Endoplasmic reticulum
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#12

Which type of muscle fibers are mainly responsible for explosive movements?

Type I fibers
Type IIa fibers
Type IIb fibers
Type III fibers
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#13

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the forearm in flexion?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Pectoralis major
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#14

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the thigh in abduction?

Adductor longus
Piriformis
Tensor fasciae latae
Gluteus medius
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#15

What is the neuromuscular junction?

The site where two muscles join together
A specialized synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber
A structure that connects muscles to bones
A bundle of muscle fibers surrounded by connective tissue
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#16

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
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#17

What is the function of the Golgi tendon organs in muscles?

To detect changes in muscle length
To detect changes in muscle tension
To release acetylcholine
To release calcium ions
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#18

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Tibialis anterior
Soleus
Peroneus longus
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#19

What is the role of creatine phosphate in muscle cells?

To store oxygen for prolonged muscle activity
To break down glucose for energy
To buffer lactic acid buildup
To regenerate ATP during short bursts of activity
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