Muscles: Types, Contraction, Exercise Adaptations - Physical Education Quiz

Question 1

What is the name of the process where muscles generate force and shorten?

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Muscle contraction

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Muscle relaxation

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Synaptic transmission

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Neuromuscular junction

Question 2

What is the main principle behind the sliding filament theory, which explains muscle contraction?

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Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other to generate force.

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Calcium ions trigger the release of neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction.

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The force generated by a muscle fibre is directly proportional to its length.

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The speed of muscle contraction is determined by the number of motor units recruited.

Question 3

What role do fast twitch muscle fibres play in athletic performance?

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They are crucial for power and speed activities.

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They are essential for endurance activities.

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They are not significant for athletic performance.

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They are only involved in movements that require fine motor control.

Question 4

How does the nervous system regulate muscle contractions?

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By releasing neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction

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By directly stimulating muscle fibres electrically

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By sending hormonal signals through the bloodstream

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By applying mechanical force to the muscle

Question 5

What is the primary role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?

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Bind to troponin, allowing for cross-bridge formation

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Initiate the action potential

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Release muscle tension

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Provide energy for contraction

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism contributing to muscle hypertrophy?

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Increased number of motor units

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Increased muscle protein synthesis

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Increased satellite cell activation

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Increased mitochondrial density

Question 7

Which of the following exercises effectively develops strength in the quadriceps muscles?

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Leg press

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Running

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Cycling

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Swimming

Question 8

What is the primary function of the sliding filament theory?

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To explain how muscle contraction occurs

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To explain how muscles relax

Question 9

What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

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Provides energy for the sliding filaments to move

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Releases calcium ions into the sarcoplasmic reticulum

Question 10

What is the primary function of the sarcomere?

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To contract and relax

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To store calcium ions

Question 11

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

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To connect muscles to bones

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To store energy for muscle contraction

Question 12

Which type of muscle fiber is primarily responsible for sustained activities such as distance running and endurance events?

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Type I (Slow-twitch)

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Type IIa (Fast-twitch oxidative)

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Type IIb (Fast-twitch glycolytic)

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Type IIx (Fast-twitch glycolytic)

Question 13

What is the name of the protein that forms the thick filaments in muscles, responsible for generating force during contraction?

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Myosin

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Actin

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Troponin

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Tropomyosin

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary event that directly triggers muscle contraction?

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Release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum

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Binding of ATP to myosin

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Electrical stimulation of the motor neuron

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Stretching of the muscle fibers

Question 15

What is the term for the increase in muscle size that occurs as a result of exercise and resistance training?

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Hypertrophy

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Hyperplasia

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Atrophy

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Sarcopenia

Question 16

Which type of exercise is most effective for developing explosive power, such as that required for jumping and sprinting?

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Plyometric exercises like box jumps

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Compound exercises like squats

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Isolation exercises like bicep curls

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Isometric exercises like plank hold

Question 17

What is the primary function of the muscle spindle?

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To sense and relay information about muscle length

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To transmit nerve impulses to the central nervous system

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To regulate muscle contraction force

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To store energy for muscle activity

Question 18

Which type of muscle fiber is responsible for sustained, low-intensity activities?

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Slow-twitch

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Fast-twitch

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Smooth

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Cardiac

Question 19

What mechanism explains how muscle fibers contract and shorten?

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The sliding filament theory

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The lever system

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The action potential

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The release of calcium ions

Question 20

Which type of training is specifically aimed at increasing muscle size and mass?

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Heavy weightlifting with low repetitions

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Aerobic exercise such as running

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Flexibility exercises like stretching

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Isometric exercises

Question 21

What is the primary role of acetylcholine in muscle contraction?

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It binds to receptors on the muscle fiber, initiating muscle contraction.

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It binds to receptors on the motor neuron, triggering the release of calcium ions.

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It blocks the release of calcium ions, preventing muscle contraction.

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It has no role in muscle contraction.

Question 22

What is the main function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?

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Storing calcium ions for release during muscle contraction

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Producing and releasing energy in the form of ATP

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Transporting nutrients into the muscle fiber

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Removing waste products from the muscle fiber

Question 23

What type of muscle tissue makes up the lining of the stomach and intestines?

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Voluntary muscle

Question 24

An eccentric muscle contraction involves three distinct phases. Describe these phases and provide an example of an exercise that utilizes eccentric contractions.

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Lengthening, isometric, shortening - Lowering phase of a biceps curl

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Shortening, isometric, lengthening - Pushing phase of a bench press

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Isometric, lengthening, shortening - Holding a dumbbell at shoulder height

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Shortening, eccentric, isometric - Raising phase of a calf raise

Question 25

Which muscle fiber type is responsible for maintaining prolonged and repetitive contractions?

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Type I

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Type IIa

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Type IIx

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Type III

Question 26

What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction?

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Noradrenaline

Question 27

What type of exercise is most effective for developing muscular endurance?

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Endurance training

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Interval training

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Resistance training

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Flexibility training

Question 28

Which of the following is a symptom of muscle fatigue?

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Muscle weakness

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Muscle soreness

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Increased heart rate

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Elevated body temperature

Question 29

What is the name of the protein that thick filaments slide past during muscle contraction?

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Myosin

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Tubulin

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Actin

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Tropomyosin

Question 30

What is the term for the length of a muscle when it is at its optimal performance?

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Optimal length

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Slack length

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Sarcomere length

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Threshold length

Question 31

Which of the following is a common type of soft tissue injury involving muscles?

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Strain

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Sprain

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Fracture

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Dislocation

Question 32

What is the primary function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?

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Storing calcium ions

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Synthesizing proteins

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Transmitting electrical signals

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Releasing energy from ATP

Question 33

Which characteristic is NOT associated with fast-twitch muscle fibers?

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Sustained endurance

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Generate high force

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Rapid recruitment

Question 34

The muscular system is primarily responsible for:

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Supporting the body and facilitating movement

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients

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Maintaining body temperature

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Protecting internal organs

Question 35

Which muscle fiber type is primarily responsible for rapid and powerful contractions?

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Type IIx

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Type I

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Type IIa

Question 36

The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle contraction is:

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Epinephrine

Question 37

Which type of contraction involves muscle length changes?

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Isotonic

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Isometric

Question 38

Slow-twitch muscle fibers are important for:

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Sustained contractions over a long duration

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Rapid and powerful movements

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Muscle hypertrophy

Question 39

The type of muscle action that involves muscle shortening is:

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Concentric

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Eccentric

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Isometric

Question 40

Which type of muscle fiber is associated with fast, powerful contractions but fatigues quickly?

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Type IIx

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Type I

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Cardiac muscle

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Type IIa

Question 41

The mechanism of muscle contraction primarily involves the interaction between:

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Actin and myosin filaments

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Tendons and ligaments

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Calcium ions and potassium ions

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ATP and creatine phosphate

Question 42

Which of the following adaptations is a result of regular resistance training in skeletal muscle?

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Hypertrophy

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Necrosis

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Atrophy

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Dehydration

Question 43

The muscle group primarily responsible for extending the knee joint is the:

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Quadriceps

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Hamstrings

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Abductors

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Calves

Question 44

The neuromuscular junction is the site where:

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Motor neurons communicate with muscle fibers

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Cardiovascular responses occur

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Muscles attach to bones

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Hormones are released into the bloodstream

Question 45

Which type of muscle contraction involves shortening of the muscle while generating force?

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Eccentric

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Plyometric

Question 46

The muscle that plays a crucial role in maintaining posture and stabilizing the spine is the:

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Erector spinae

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Gluteus maximus

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Gastrocnemius

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Pectoralis major

Question 47

The type of muscle contraction that occurs when a muscle maintains tension without changing length, as seen in static exercises like holding a plank, is known as:

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Isometric

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Concentric

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Plyometric

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Eccentric