Muscular System (3) Flashcards
Exam 3
1
Q
What are the three muscle types?
A
- Skeletal
- Cardiac
- Smooth
2
Q
The muscular system refers only to ___ ___
A
Skeletal Muscles
3
Q
What is the one major purpose the muscular system is specialized for?
A
converting chemical energy -> ATP -> Mechanical
energy of motion
4
Q
What are external movements?
A
Visible movements
5
Q
What are internal movements?
A
propulsion of digestive tract/ureters
6
Q
How does movement play an important role in communication?
A
Speech, writing, etc.
7
Q
What prevents unwanted movements?
A
Stability
8
Q
What is an example of stability?
A
Posture, bones/joints
9
Q
What are Sphincter Muscles an example of?
A
control of body openings/passages
10
Q
What are two examples of a sphincter muscle?
A
- control admission of light in eye
- movement of materials in the body (blood movement/ waste elimination)
