Ch 24

Question 1

Lactate

Answer 1

Waste product released by cells when oxygen is low

Question 2

Acetylcholine

Answer 2

Neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nerves

Question 3

Creatine phosphate

Answer 3

Protein that stores extra phosphate groups

Question 4

Muscles attach to bones by

Answer 4

Tendons

Question 5

valve-like structures that control various body openings and passages are called

Answer 5

Spincters

Question 6

Muscle movement created by what process

Answer 6

Contraction

Question 7

Endoplasmic reticulum of a muscle fiber is called

Answer 7

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Question 8

Muscles hold your bones tightly together so your what remain sable

Answer 8

Joints

Question 9

Neurotransmitter that causes skeletal muscle is contracted by

Answer 9

Acetylcholine

Question 10

Cardiac muscles are connected to each other through

Answer 10

Intercalated discs

Question 11

When skeletal muscle contracts what enzyme is released

Answer 11

Acetylcholinesterase

Question 12

What method produces the most energy quickly

Answer 12

Creatine phosphate production

Question 13

Peristalsis is

Answer 13

To push substances through tubes in the body

Question 14

What connective tissue divides a muscle into sections called “Fascicles”

Answer 14

Perimysium

Question 15

What muscles help the prime mover by stabilizing joints

Answer 15

Synergist

Question 16

When skeletal muscle has lost ability to contract it is called

Answer 16

Muscle fatigue

Question 17

Pectoral gridle is known as

Answer 17

Shoulder

Question 18

What muscle is responsible for the most body movement

Answer 18

Prime mover

Question 19

What muscle helps us breath in

Answer 19

Diaphragm

Question 20

Insertion and what are attachment sited for muscles

Answer 20

Origin

Question 21

What separates the thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity

Answer 21

Diaphragm

Question 22

aging causes decline in speed, strength of muscle, and

Answer 22

Contractions

Question 23

Which leg muscle extends the thigh

Answer 23

Gluteus maximus

Question 24

Older patients have difficulty with

Answer 24

Dexterity, Gripping