Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 9: Muscular System

Pre-Test

Learning Outcome 9.1

1
Which of the following types of muscle are found in the stomach?
A)cardiac
B)skeletal
C)visceral
D)striated

Learning Outcome 9.3

2
The fiber cell membrane is termed the _____ .
A)myofibril
B)myosin
C)myofilament
D)sarcolemma

Learning Outcome 9.3

3
The smallest, functional unit of contraction is the _____.
A)fiber
B)sarcomere
C)filament
D)myofibril

Learning Outcome 9.5

4
The period of time between the stimulus and contraction is called the _____.
A)latent period
B)refractory period
C)contraction period
D)relaxation period

Learning Outcome 9.14

5
The following cause smooth muscles to contract except which one?
A)acetylcholine
B)troponin
C)norepinephrine
D)oxytocin

Learning Outcome 9.3

6
The myofilaments are comprised of myofibril units.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 9.3

7
The motor end plate is the specialized thickened membrane of the muscle fiber.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 9.4

8
The tropomyosin-troponin complexes block the active sites on the actin preventing the contraction.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 9.5

9
Troponin is a muscle protein whose chemical activity causes contraction of muscle fibers.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 9.5

10
Acetylcholine causes the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
A)True
B)False
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