Question 1

The light bands are made of the thin filaments of the protein ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​myosin
B)   ​actin
C)   ​tropomyosin
D)   ​troponinE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In performing any given movement, the muscles performing the actual movement are called the prime movers or agonists.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A form of rheumatism that does not affect the joints is called ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​tendinitis
B)   ​tetanus
C)   ​myasthenia gravis
D)   ​fibromyalgiaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The electrically polarized cell membrane of a skeletal muscle cell is called the ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The electrically polarized cell membrane of a...

Question 5

The ____ muscle raises your eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of your forehead.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​occipitalis
B)   ​frontalis
C)   ​zygomaticus
D)   ​buccinatorsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The area between two adjacent Z lines is called a(n) ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The area between two adjacent Z lines...

Question 7

Adductor, flexor, and extensor muscles are named according to their ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​number of origin
B)   ​shape
C)   ​action
D)   ​locationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise is called ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​dystrophy
B)   ​atrophy
C)   ​hypertrophy
D)   ​anatrophyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis major
c.​orbicularis oris
d.​masseter
e.​abductor pollicis
f.​psoas
g.​biceps femoris
h.​quadriceps femoris
i.​abductor pollicis
j.soleus
-​closes lips

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis...

Question 10

Muscles maintain a constant state of partial contraction known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Muscles maintain a constant state of partial...

Question 11

Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ____ is a progressive, degenerative disease of the motor neurons.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​myasthenia gravis
B)   ​muscular dystrophy
C)   ​amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D)   ​tetanusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis major
c.​orbicularis oris
d.​masseter
e.​abductor pollicis
f.​psoas
g.​biceps femoris
h.​quadriceps femoris
i.​abductor pollicis
j.soleus
-​flexes the knee

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis...

Question 13

Rapid, uncontrolled contraction of individual cells in the heart is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rapid, uncontrolled contraction of individual cells in...

Question 14

Muscles that bend a limb at a joint are called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​extensors
B)   ​abductors
C)   ​flexors
D)   ​adductorsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The muscle we develop when we do sit-ups is the ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​transversus abdominis
B)   ​external oblique
C)   ​rectus abdominis
D)   ​internal obliqueE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

As the nerve impulse of an axon reaches the neuromuscular junction, it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter called ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​acetylcholine
B)   ​dopamine
C)   ​epinephrine
D)   ​norepinephrineE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The dark bands of skeletal muscle are made of thick filaments (myosin).​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis major
c.​orbicularis oris
d.​masseter
e.​abductor pollicis
f.​psoas
g.​biceps femoris
h.​quadriceps femoris
i.​abductor pollicis
j.soleus
-​flexes and adducts the arm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
Match the description with the corresponding term.​
a.​sternocleidomastoid
b.​pectoralis...

Question 19

The type of muscle found in the uterus, blood vessels, and urinary bladder is known as ____ muscle.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​striated
B)   ​skeletal
C)   ​cardiac
D)   ​smoothE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

All of the muscle cells or fibers innervated by one motor neuron is called a(n) ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the muscle cells or fibers...

Exam 9: The Muscular System

The dark bands of skeletal muscle are made of thick filaments (myosin).​

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The light bands are made of the thin filaments of the protein ____.​

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The type of muscle found in the uterus, blood vessels, and urinary bladder is known as ____ muscle.​

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Muscles maintain a constant state of partial contraction known as ____________________.

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Adductor, flexor, and extensor muscles are named according to their ____.​

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The electrically polarized cell membrane of a skeletal muscle cell is called the ____________________.​

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Muscles that bend a limb at a joint are called ____. ​

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All of the muscle cells or fibers innervated by one motor neuron is called a(n) ____________________.​

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Rapid, uncontrolled contraction of individual cells in the heart is known as ____________________.​

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Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ____ is a progressive, degenerative disease of the motor neurons.​

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The muscle we develop when we do sit-ups is the ____.​

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A form of rheumatism that does not affect the joints is called ____.​

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In performing any given movement, the muscles performing the actual movement are called the prime movers or agonists.​

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A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise is called ____.​

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Matching Match the description with the corresponding term.​ a.​sternocleidomastoid b.​pectoralis major c.​orbicularis oris d.​masseter e.​abductor pollicis f.​psoas g.​biceps femoris h.​quadriceps femoris i.​abductor pollicis j.soleus -​closes lips

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The area between two adjacent Z lines is called a(n) ____________________.​

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Matching Match the description with the corresponding term.​ a.​sternocleidomastoid b.​pectoralis major c.​orbicularis oris d.​masseter e.​abductor pollicis f.​psoas g.​biceps femoris h.​quadriceps femoris i.​abductor pollicis j.soleus -​flexes the knee

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The ____ muscle raises your eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of your forehead.​

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Matching Match the description with the corresponding term.​ a.​sternocleidomastoid b.​pectoralis major c.​orbicularis oris d.​masseter e.​abductor pollicis f.​psoas g.​biceps femoris h.​quadriceps femoris i.​abductor pollicis j.soleus -​flexes and adducts the arm

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As the nerve impulse of an axon reaches the neuromuscular junction, it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter called ____.​

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The dark bands of skeletal muscle are made of thick filaments (myosin).

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The light bands are made of the thin filaments of the protein ____.

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The type of muscle found in the uterus, blood vessels, and urinary bladder is known as ____ muscle.

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Adductor, flexor, and extensor muscles are named according to their ____.

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The electrically polarized cell membrane of a skeletal muscle cell is called the ____________________.

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Muscles that bend a limb at a joint are called ____.

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All of the muscle cells or fibers innervated by one motor neuron is called a(n) ____________________.

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Rapid, uncontrolled contraction of individual cells in the heart is known as ____________________.

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Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ____ is a progressive, degenerative disease of the motor neurons.

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The muscle we develop when we do sit-ups is the ____.

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A form of rheumatism that does not affect the joints is called ____.

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In performing any given movement, the muscles performing the actual movement are called the prime movers or agonists.

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A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise is called ____.

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Matching Match the description with the corresponding term. a.sternocleidomastoid b.pectoralis major c.orbicularis oris d.masseter e.abductor pollicis f.psoas g.biceps femoris h.quadriceps femoris i.abductor pollicis j.soleus -closes lips

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The area between two adjacent Z lines is called a(n) ____________________.

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The ____ muscle raises your eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of your forehead.

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As the nerve impulse of an axon reaches the neuromuscular junction, it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter called ____.

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