TEST BANK For Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions,
An Interactive Journey, 4th Edition by Colbert, Verified
Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version
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
the skin to turn bronze due to excessive
An Interactive Journey, 4th Edition by Colbert, Verified
Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version
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
the skin to turn bronze due to excessive
