BIOD 151 Module 5 Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Scored 100% | Portage
Learning | 2026–2027 Updated Edition
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 75 Time Limit None
Instructions
Anatomy of the Muscular system: Introduction & Muscles of the Head, Neck and Trunk
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 203 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Nov 15 at 4:43pm
This attempt took 203 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Name the three types of muscle tissue found in the body.
Your Answer:
Smooth, skeletal, cardiac
Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth
Question 2 pts
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, What does it mean that skeletal muscles are under conscious control?
Your Answer:
Conscious control refers to a person's ability to consciously decide to use
these muscles/move.
Skeletal muscles are under conscious control, meaning that a
person can consciously decide to use these muscles to
complete an action.
Question 3 pts
What structures are included in the central nervous system?
Your Answer:
spinal cord and brain
Brain and spinal cord
Question 4 pts
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, Describe a motor action vs. sensory input in terms of the nervous system.
Your Answer:
Motor action: the CNS sends a signal to the muscle
Sensory input: the nerves carry information from the external environment
to the CNS
Question 5 pts
True or false: The brachial plexus supplies nerves to the lower extremities.
True
Messages from the central nervous system to a muscle are
called motor actions. Nerves also carry information from the
False
external environment and the muscles to the central nervous
system, called sensation or sensory input.
Correct!
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, Question 6 pts
Describe the difference between tendons and ligaments.
Your Answer:
Tendons are connective tissue that attach skeletal muscle to bone at each
end.
Ligaments are connective tissue that attach bone to bone, which helps
stabilize joints.
Tendons are connective tissues that connect skeletal muscle
to bone at each end. Ligaments are connective tissue that
connects bone to bone, helping to stabilize joints where
bones meet.
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Learning | 2026–2027 Updated Edition
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 75 Time Limit None
Instructions
Anatomy of the Muscular system: Introduction & Muscles of the Head, Neck and Trunk
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 203 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Nov 15 at 4:43pm
This attempt took 203 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Name the three types of muscle tissue found in the body.
Your Answer:
Smooth, skeletal, cardiac
Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth
Question 2 pts
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1759/quizzes/43423?module_item_id=209681 1/93
, What does it mean that skeletal muscles are under conscious control?
Your Answer:
Conscious control refers to a person's ability to consciously decide to use
these muscles/move.
Skeletal muscles are under conscious control, meaning that a
person can consciously decide to use these muscles to
complete an action.
Question 3 pts
What structures are included in the central nervous system?
Your Answer:
spinal cord and brain
Brain and spinal cord
Question 4 pts
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1759/quizzes/43423?module_item_id=209681 2/93
, Describe a motor action vs. sensory input in terms of the nervous system.
Your Answer:
Motor action: the CNS sends a signal to the muscle
Sensory input: the nerves carry information from the external environment
to the CNS
Question 5 pts
True or false: The brachial plexus supplies nerves to the lower extremities.
True
Messages from the central nervous system to a muscle are
called motor actions. Nerves also carry information from the
False
external environment and the muscles to the central nervous
system, called sensation or sensory input.
Correct!
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1759/quizzes/43423?module_item_id=209681 3/93
, Question 6 pts
Describe the difference between tendons and ligaments.
Your Answer:
Tendons are connective tissue that attach skeletal muscle to bone at each
end.
Ligaments are connective tissue that attach bone to bone, which helps
stabilize joints.
Tendons are connective tissues that connect skeletal muscle
to bone at each end. Ligaments are connective tissue that
connects bone to bone, helping to stabilize joints where
bones meet.
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1759/quizzes/43423?module_item_id=209681 4/93
