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What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?
they relax to allow movement
they connect muscles to bones
they contract to create movement
they connect bones to bones
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When a muscle contracts, what happens to its length?
it shortens
it lengthens
it remains the same
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What happens to the opposing muscle when one muscle contracts?
it relaxes
it also contracts
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How many skeletal muscles does the human body have approximately?
640
460
840
1040
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When the bicep muscle contracts, what happens to the arm?
it straightens
it bends
it remains the same
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What is the main function of antagonistic muscles?
to provide endurance
to provide flexibility
to control movement
to provide strength
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The biceps and triceps are examples of what kind of muscles?
synergistic muscles
complementary muscles
antagonistic muscles
synchronous muscles
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When a muscle relaxes, what happens to its length?
it remains the same
it lengthens
it shortens
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Muscles are linked to bones by strong cords known as .
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What is the term for muscles that work in pairs to control movement?
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Explain how the biceps and triceps work together to allow movement at the elbow joint.
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Describe the role of tendons in the muscular system.
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