Muscle system function

Question 1

Movement

Answer 1

contraction of the skeletal muscle is responsible for overall movement

Question 2

Maintein posture

Answer 2

skeletal muscle constantly maintains posture

Question 3

Production of body heat

Answer 3

skeletal muscle contractions help maintain body temperature

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

skeletal; muscle is responsible for speaking, writing, typing, gesturing and facial expressions

Question 5

Glycemic Control

Answer 5

skeletal muscles absorb, store, and use a large amount of glucose, thus regulating/stabilizing glucose concentration

Question 6

Contractibility

Answer 6

ability to shorten/contract

Question 7

Excitability

Answer 7

capacity of muscle cells to respond to stimuli

Question 8

Conductivity

Answer 8

electrical changes triggers a wave of excitation

Question 9

Extensibility

Answer 9

muscle can be stretches beyond its normal resting length and still be able to contract

Question 10

Elasticity

Answer 10

ability of muscle to return to its original length