Muscular System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Muscular System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Describe the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction.
Describe the role of nerves in muscle movement.
Describe what happens to a muscle when it contracts.
Explain the difference between a tendon and a ligament.
Explain why muscles need energy to contract.
Explain why regular exercise is important for muscle health.
Name the protein filaments responsible for muscle contraction.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for moving the head?
(1) Sternocleidomastoid
(2) Deltoid
(3) Quadriceps
(4) Triceps
Which muscle is responsible for bending the arm at the elbow?
(1) Triceps
(2) Biceps
(3) Deltoid
(4) Quadriceps
Which muscle type is responsible for peristalsis in the digestive tract?
(1) Skeletal muscle
(2) Cardiac muscle
(3) Smooth muscle
(4) Striated muscle
Which of the following best describes the function of tendons?
(1) Connect muscles to bones
(2) Connect bones to bones
(3) Protect internal organs
(4) Store fat
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main muscle used for breathing.
Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle is found only in the heart.
Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle is located at the front of the thigh.
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of a muscle's structure is called a __________.
True or False: All muscles in the human body are under conscious control.
True or False: Cardiac muscle is found in the digestive tract.
True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.
True or False: Muscles can only pull, not push.
