, BIO 201: Anatomy & Physiology I – Exam 4 Prep
(2026)
Exam 4: Muscular System
Multiple Choice Questions
1 Which of the following is a primary function of muscle tissue?
a) Support
b) Protection
c) Movement
d) Storage of minerals
2 Correct Answer: c) Movement
3 Rationale: Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction, which generates
force and produces movement of the body, substances within the body,
and maintains posture. Support and protection are primarily functions of
the skeletal and integumentary systems, respectively, while mineral
storage is a skeletal function.
4 Why other options are incorrect:
◦ a) Support: Primarily a function of the skeletal system.
◦ b) Protection: Primarily a function of the integumentary and
skeletal systems.
◦ d) Storage of minerals: Primarily a function of the skeletal system.
5 Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and striated?
a) Cardiac muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Skeletal muscle
d) All of the above
6 Correct Answer: c) Skeletal muscle
(2026)
Exam 4: Muscular System
Multiple Choice Questions
1 Which of the following is a primary function of muscle tissue?
a) Support
b) Protection
c) Movement
d) Storage of minerals
2 Correct Answer: c) Movement
3 Rationale: Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction, which generates
force and produces movement of the body, substances within the body,
and maintains posture. Support and protection are primarily functions of
the skeletal and integumentary systems, respectively, while mineral
storage is a skeletal function.
4 Why other options are incorrect:
◦ a) Support: Primarily a function of the skeletal system.
◦ b) Protection: Primarily a function of the integumentary and
skeletal systems.
◦ d) Storage of minerals: Primarily a function of the skeletal system.
5 Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and striated?
a) Cardiac muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Skeletal muscle
d) All of the above
6 Correct Answer: c) Skeletal muscle
