BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Test Yourself 7

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Question #1
What controls smooth muscle contractions?
A.   The nucleus of the muscle
B.   Skeletal system
C.   Fascia
D.   Autonomic nervous system
Question #2
What controls the openings to the stomach?
A.   Smooth muscles
B.   Sphincter muscles
C.   Fascia
D.   Valves
Question #3
Which muscles help stabilize joint activity?
A.   Synergists
B.   Antagonists
C.   Tendons
D.   Prime movers
Question #4
What part of the muscle moves the least during the contraction?
A.   Insertion
B.   Origin
C.   Belly
D.   Antagonist
Question #5
What is the major source of energy for muscles?
A.   Adenosine triphosphate
B.   Acetylcholine
C.   Glycogen
D.   Calcium
Question #6
All of the following affect the strength of a muscle contraction except
A.   type of stimulus.
B.   temperature.
C.   duration of the stimulus.
D.   strength of the stimulus.
Question #7
Which muscle is located in the chest and assists with upper arm movement?
A.   Pectoralis major
B.   Sternocleidomastoid
C.   Trapezius
D.   Deltoid
Question #8
Which muscle raises the ribs to facilitate breathing?
A.   External oblique
B.   Diaphragm
C.   Rectus abdominis
D.   External intercostals
Question #9
Which term refers to a group of diseases in which the muscle cells deteriorate?
A.   Fibromyalgia
B.   Dystonia
C.   Muscular dystrophy
D.   Atrophy
Question #10
The condition in which the tendon that attaches the muscle to the arm becomes inflamed because of repetitive motion is referred to as
A.   rotator cuff injury.
B.   tetanus.
C.   plantar fasciitis.
D.   lateral epicondylitis.

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