Muscle System Worksheet
Explore the human muscle system, including types of muscles, their functions, and how they contribute to movement and bodily functions.
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Muscle System Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
All of the above
2. Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
Producing movement
Maintaining posture
Generating heat
Filtering blood
3. The primary protein components of muscle fibers are and .
4. Cardiac muscle is found only in the and is responsible for pumping blood.
5. A muscle contraction is initiated by a nerve impulse from the system.
6. Briefly explain the difference between a tendon and a ligament.
7. Describe the role of ATP in muscle contraction.
8. Smooth muscles are under voluntary control.
True
False
9. The biceps and triceps are an example of antagonistic muscles.
True
False
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