What type of muscle tissue is directly involved with performing the multiple movement patterns in a dance routine?
cardiac muscle
skeletal muscle
rigid muscle
smooth muscle
How is glycogen utilized by muscle fibers?
glucose is broken down to glycogen and then introduced to oxygen to decrease the contraction rate of muscle fibers
glycogen is broken down to glucose and then used in cellular respiration to produce energy for continued contraction
glycogen does not require oxygen to be used by the muscle fibers for contraction
glycogen is broken down to lactic acid and then utilized directly by muscle fibers
What muscle is the prime mover for the action of hip flexion performed in a squat?
gluteus medius
adductor group
iliopsoas
tibialis anterior
In which exercise would lactate, the dissolved form of lactic acid, buildup most likely occur?
during an easy walk on a flat surface
while lifting groceries out of the car
during continuous sprints in a soccer match
while throwing a football to a teammate
What would happen if the Broca’s motor speech area were damaged?
The person would have complete memory loss.
The person would be able to understand speech but could not talk.
The person could not understand speech.
The person would have diminished senses of taste and smell.
As you stand up in front of the class to give a speech, your heart rate and respiratory rate increase. What is responsible for these effects?
The sympathetic nervous system
The cerebellum
The parasympathetic nervous system
The somatic nervous system
Where are Scwann cells found?
around the axons of nerves in the peripheral nervous system
around axons of nerves in the central nervous system
around axons of interneurons
around the cell body of bipolar neurons
Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, breathing and blood pressure?
pons
ventricles
cerebellum
medulla
What are nerve cells containing many Schwann cells called?
unmyelinated fibers
axon hillock
myelinated fibers
synaptic knobs
What is the name of the term used to describe pain from a heart attack that is felt in the left arm and shoulder?
Transfer pain
Referred pain
Phantom pain
Cutaneous pain
What is the primary role of muscle fibers?
to shorten or contract
to remain unchanged
to expand in size
to lengthen
What happens in a muscle when lifting a heavy object versus a light object?
no muscle fibers are recruited to do work
more muscle fibers will be recruited to do work
the same amount of muscle fibers are recruited for both tasks
less muscle fibers will be recruited to do work
Why is the sarcolemma important to the muscle fiber?
it provides the covering for the motor neuron and the axon terminal
it contains the mitochondria, synapse, and receptor sites
it provides the covering for the muscle fiber and contains receptor sites
it contains neurotransmitter sacs of ACh and cholinesterase
Why is muscle tone important to human beings overall function?
it allows us to keep or maintain upright posture
it contributes to most of the heat generated by the body
it allows us to play the piano efficiently
it allows us to stay active while we sleep
What happens to creatine phosphate when it is broken down?
it becomes creatine and ADP
it is converted to creatine kinase
it transfers its high-energy phosphate bond to ATP
the energy is removed by the kidneys
Which muscle type has striations present and operates under involuntary control.
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
both skeletal and smooth muscle
What three body systems are directly involved with our muscles response to exercise?
lymphatic system, respiratory system, skeletal system
respiratory system, nervous system, circulatory system
endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal system
cardiovascular system, urinary system, lymphatic system
Which one of the following best describes an antagonistic muscle arrangement?
a muscle that performs most of the work during a movement
muscles that work together to perform a similar movement
a muscle that helps to stabilize a joint for accurate movement
muscles that perform opposing movements to each other
Why is the sarcolemma important to the muscle fiber?
it provides the covering for the motor neuron and the axon terminal
it contains the mitochondria, synapse, and receptor sites
it provides the covering for the muscle fiber and contains receptor sites
it contains neurotransmitter sacs of ACh and cholinesterase
What is the name given to muscles that work together to perform a similar function?
prime movers
synergists
antagonists
stabilizers
Which definition best describes the muscular action of extension?
to move a bone around its axis
to move toward the midline of the body
to increase or open a joint angle
to point the toes or lower the foot
What is the overall purpose of muscle activation?
to produce movement by pulling on bone
to stop movement by resisting other muscles
to know what the limbs are doing in space
to produce heat by pulling on joints
Which one of the following best describes muscle tendons?
They attach muscles to muscles, the insertion point is the more movable bone, and they are made of adipose tissue.
They serve to attach muscles to bone, the insertion point is the more immovable bone & they are made of fibrous connective tissue.
They serve to attach muscles to bone, the origin point is the more immovable (or stationary) bone & they are made of fibrous connective tissue.
They serve to attach muscles to ligaments, the insertion point is the more movable bone, and they are made of adipose tissue.
Which structure of the central nervous system is responsible for subconscious vital body functions?
brainstem
occipital lobe
temporal lobe
frontal lobe
What part of the brain assists the cerebrum in planning and coordinating skeletal muscle activity?
Cerebellum
Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Which structure carries impulses away from the cell body of a neuron?
axon
dendrites
Schwann cells
oligodendrites
What type of neuroglial cell is responsible for destroying pathogens?
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
Microglia
What are the components of the central nervous system?
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
brain and spinal cord
cranial nerves and brain
spinal nerves and spinal cord
What ion enters the neuron cell membrane following a stimulus?
Na+
K+
Ca+
Cl-
How many divisions comprise the autonomic nervous system?
2
4
6
12
Which division is responsible for carrying incoming sensory pathways?
afferent division
efferent division
somatic motor division
visceral motor division
Which region of the spinal canal would a sample of cerebral spinal fluid be drawn for testing for a bacterial infection?
subarachnoid space
subdural space
pia mater
sagittal sinus
What is the main function of a myelin sheath?
To protect neurons against bacterial infections.
To function as a neurotransmitter.
To insulate nerve impulses.
To produce Schwann cells.
Which meningeal layer is the outermost?
dura mater
arachnoid membrane
pia mater
myelin sheath
What structure connects the tracts of the right and left cerebral hemispheres?
Basal ganglia
Thalamus
Corpus callosum
Hypothalamus
Which part of the brain contains a choroid plexus that forms cerebrospinal fluid?
pons
ventricles
cerebelllum
medulla
Which nerves are located entirely in the central nervous system?
sensory nerves
motor nerves
mixed nerves
interneurons
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