;Anatomy & Physiology for Health
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The muscle tissue consists of two types of myofilaments called? - answer-thick and thin
myofilaments
The basic structural unit of skeletal muscle - answer-sarcomere
When seen under a microscope, these units appear in skeletal muscle. - answer-dark &
light stripes, or
cross striations
Repeating units of sarcomeres are separated by these - answer-Z lines or Z disks
The shortening of muscle fiber requires this form of energy: - answer-ATP
The 3 primary functions of the muscular system: - answer-movement,
posture or muscle tone, and heat production
A muscle's insertion bone moves toward? - answer-its origin bone
Tension during muscle lengthening is called? - answer-eccentric contraction
The muscle which is responsible for producing a particular movement. - answer-the
prime mover
The contraction which enables us to maintain our body position. - answer-tonic
contraction
The contractions of the muscles produce most of this, which maintains the body
temperature. - answer-heat
When the muscles contract too often, the stores of this energy become depleted -
answer-ATP
The substance created when exercise requirements exceed the oxygen supply. - answer-
lactic acid
The type of contraction that most often results in movement of a joint - answer-isotonic
contraction
The type of contraction in which muscle does not shorten, and no movement takes place
- answer-isometric contraction
, This muscle forms the prominence over the shoulder & upper arm - answer-the deltoid
This muscle is the primary flexor muscle of the forearm. - answer-biceps brachii
The muscle which flexes and helps adduct the upper arm. - answer-pectoralis major
The major muscle found in your buttocks. - answer-gluteus maximus
This muscle extends the elbow. - answer-triceps brachii
This muscle enables you to chew your food - answer-masseter
This muscle enables you to raise your eyebrow - answer-Frontal muscle
The movement in which the angle between 2 bones becomes smaller, otherwise known
as bending. - answer-flexion
The positions of the hand resulting from rotating the forearm. - answer-supination and
pronation
Ankle and foot movements are called this. - answer-inversion & eversion
The integumentary system protects the
body from? - answer-environmental damage
The ____ forms a protective barrier
shielding the body from the elements and
pathogens, as well as performing several
other vital functions. - answer-skin
Skin helps to regulate ____ ______. - answer-body temperature
The integumentary system performs
several vital functions: - answer-Protection from pathogens
- Balances fluid levels
- Stores fatty tissue for energy supply
- Produces vitamin D (with help from the sun)
- Provides sensory input
- Helps to regulate body temperature
The outermost layer of the epidermis is a layer of dead cells, called the _____ _____
which are flat, scaly, keratinized epithelial cells. - answer-stratum corneum
A malfunctioning ____ ____can cause
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The muscle tissue consists of two types of myofilaments called? - answer-thick and thin
myofilaments
The basic structural unit of skeletal muscle - answer-sarcomere
When seen under a microscope, these units appear in skeletal muscle. - answer-dark &
light stripes, or
cross striations
Repeating units of sarcomeres are separated by these - answer-Z lines or Z disks
The shortening of muscle fiber requires this form of energy: - answer-ATP
The 3 primary functions of the muscular system: - answer-movement,
posture or muscle tone, and heat production
A muscle's insertion bone moves toward? - answer-its origin bone
Tension during muscle lengthening is called? - answer-eccentric contraction
The muscle which is responsible for producing a particular movement. - answer-the
prime mover
The contraction which enables us to maintain our body position. - answer-tonic
contraction
The contractions of the muscles produce most of this, which maintains the body
temperature. - answer-heat
When the muscles contract too often, the stores of this energy become depleted -
answer-ATP
The substance created when exercise requirements exceed the oxygen supply. - answer-
lactic acid
The type of contraction that most often results in movement of a joint - answer-isotonic
contraction
The type of contraction in which muscle does not shorten, and no movement takes place
- answer-isometric contraction
, This muscle forms the prominence over the shoulder & upper arm - answer-the deltoid
This muscle is the primary flexor muscle of the forearm. - answer-biceps brachii
The muscle which flexes and helps adduct the upper arm. - answer-pectoralis major
The major muscle found in your buttocks. - answer-gluteus maximus
This muscle extends the elbow. - answer-triceps brachii
This muscle enables you to chew your food - answer-masseter
This muscle enables you to raise your eyebrow - answer-Frontal muscle
The movement in which the angle between 2 bones becomes smaller, otherwise known
as bending. - answer-flexion
The positions of the hand resulting from rotating the forearm. - answer-supination and
pronation
Ankle and foot movements are called this. - answer-inversion & eversion
The integumentary system protects the
body from? - answer-environmental damage
The ____ forms a protective barrier
shielding the body from the elements and
pathogens, as well as performing several
other vital functions. - answer-skin
Skin helps to regulate ____ ______. - answer-body temperature
The integumentary system performs
several vital functions: - answer-Protection from pathogens
- Balances fluid levels
- Stores fatty tissue for energy supply
- Produces vitamin D (with help from the sun)
- Provides sensory input
- Helps to regulate body temperature
The outermost layer of the epidermis is a layer of dead cells, called the _____ _____
which are flat, scaly, keratinized epithelial cells. - answer-stratum corneum
A malfunctioning ____ ____can cause
