7.1 Functions Of The Muscular System

Question 1

Most of the body’s movement results from _____

Answer 1

Muscle contraction

Question 2

3 types of muscle tissue

Answer 2

Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth

Question 3

Cylindrical type pf muscle tissue

Answer 3

Skeletal

Cardiac

Question 4

Elongated spindle shaped / fusiform shape muscle tissue

Answer 4

Smooth muscle

Question 5

Contraction of skeletal movements of the body is responsible for the overall movements of the body, such as walking, running, and manipulating objects with the hands

Answer 5

Movement of the body

Question 6

Skeletal muscles constantly maintain tone, which keeps us sitting or standing erect

Answer 6

Maintenance of posture

Question 7

Most abundant tissue of the body and one of the most adaptable

Answer 7

Muscle tissue

Question 8

Muscles of the thorax carry out the movements necessary for respiration

Answer 8

Respiration

Question 9

When skeletal muscles contract, heat is given off as a by-product. This released heat is critical to the maintenance of body temperature.

Answer 9

Production of body heat

Question 10

Skeletal muscles are involved in all aspects of communication, including speaking, writing, typing, gesturing, and facial expressions

Answer 10

Communication

Question 11

The contraction of smooth muscles within the walls of internal organs and vessels causes those structures to constrict. This constriction can help propel and mix food and water in the digestive tract, propel secretions from organs, and regulate blood flow through vessels

Answer 11

Constriction of organs and vessels

Question 12

The contraction of cardiac muscle causes the heart to beat, propelling blood to all parts of the body

Answer 12

Contraction of the heart