UNIVERSITY OF LEO NATHANIEL PHILIPPINES CEBU CAMPUS
Mandaue City 6014, Cebu, Philippines
Senior High School Department
4th QUARTER EXAMINATION FOR GRADE 12
(STEM 12)
Name:_______________________ Date:_____
Course & Section:________________________ Score:______
Test I
Directions: The items below are all about the topic from lesson 1 “The skeletal
muscles of the body”. Read and each items carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
A) Pump blood
B) Produce movement
C) Store calcium
D) Digest food
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skeletal muscle?
A) Voluntary control
B) Striated appearance
C) Connected to bones
D) Involuntary control
3. The basic functional unit of a muscle fiber is called a:
A) Sarcomere
B) Myofibril
C) Actin
D) Sarcolemma
4. What protein makes up the thick filaments in skeletal muscles?
A) Actin
B) Myosin
C) Troponin
D) Tropomyosin
5. Which of the following is responsible for muscle contraction?
A) Calcium ions
B) Potassium ions
C) Sodium ions
D) Magnesium ions
6. What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle
contraction?
A) Dopamine
B) Acetylcholine
C) Serotonin
D) Norepinephrine
7. Which structure in the muscle cell stores and releases calcium for muscle contraction?
A) Sarcoplasmic reticulum
B) Nucleus
C) Golgi apparatus
D) Mitochondria
8. What is the connective tissue that surrounds an entire muscle called?
A) Perimysium
B) Endomysium
C) Epimysium
D) Fascia
9. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by:
A) Ligaments
B) Cartilage
C) Tendons
D) Fascia
10. What type of muscle fibers are specialized for endurance and long-duration activities?
A) Fast-twitch fibers
B) Slow-twitch fibers
C) Intermediate fibers
D) Mixed fibers
11. Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration in muscles?
A) Glucose
B) Oxygen
C) Lactic acid
D) Carbon dioxide
12. Muscle fatigue is caused by:
A) Lack of calcium
B) Buildup of lactic acid
C) High oxygen levels
D) Dehydration
13. During muscle contraction, the actin filaments slide past the myosin filaments. This is
called:
A) Sliding filament theory
B) Power stroke
C) Neuromuscular mechanism
D) Tension theory
14. Which type of muscle contraction involves shortening of the muscle?
A) Isometric contraction
B) Concentric contraction
C) Eccentric contraction
D) Isotonic contraction
15. What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?
A) Provides oxygen
B) Releases calcium
C) Breaks down actin
D) Provides energy
16. Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow?
A) Quadriceps
B) Triceps
C) Biceps brachii
D) Deltoid
17. The large muscle group on the front of the thigh responsible for extending the knee is
called the:
A) Hamstrings
B) Quadriceps
C) Calf muscles
D) Gluteus maximus
18. What muscle is responsible for raising the shoulder (shrugging)?
A) Pectoralis major
B) Latissimus dorsi
C) Trapezius
D) Deltoid
19. Which of the following is an example of an antagonistic muscle pair?
A) Biceps and triceps
B) Pectorals and deltoids
C) Quadriceps and hamstrings
D) Both A and C
20. Muscle fibers that fatigue quickly and are used for powerful bursts of movement are
called:
A) Slow-twitch fibers
B) Fast-twitch fibers
C) Intermediate fibers
D) Cardiac fibers
21. Where are the sartorius muscles located?
A) Chest
B) Arm
C) Thigh
D) Abdomen
22. The ability of muscle tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched or
contracted is called:
A) Elasticity
B) Extensibility
C) Contractility
D) Excitability
23. What is the name of the muscle that forms the rounded contour of the shoulder?
A) Trapezius
B) Deltoid
C) Latissimus dorsi
D) Pectoralis major
24. The muscle located on the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion, is
called the:
A) Quadriceps
B) Gastrocnemius
C) Soleus
D) Tibialis anterior
25. Which of the following is a function of skeletal muscle?
A) Generating heat
B) Protecting internal organs
C) Maintaining posture
D) All of the above
26. Which muscle helps you lift your arm laterally (to the side)?
A) Biceps brachii
B) Deltoid
C) Pectoralis major
D) Latissimus dorsi
27. What connective tissue layer surrounds individual muscle fibers?
A) Endomysium
B) Perimysium
C) Epimysium
D) Fascia
28. Which type of exercise increases muscle size and strength?
A) Aerobic exercise
B) Resistance training
C) Stretching
D) Endurance training
29. Which muscle group is involved in pushing movements, such as pushing open a
door?
A) Triceps
B) Biceps
C) Quadriceps
D) Hamstrings
30. What is the term for the point where a muscle is attached to a movable bone?
A) Origin
B) Insertion
C) Ligament
D) Tendon
Test II
Directions: The items below are about the different functions of the skeletal
muscle of the human body. Write True if the statement is correct, and write False if the
statement itself is false. Read and analyze each statement carefully and write your
answers in the space provided.
1. Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control. _______
2. The biceps and triceps are examples of skeletal muscles _______
3. Skeletal muscles are connected to bones by ligaments. _____
4. Skeletal muscle fibers appear striated under a microscope. _____
5. Skeletal muscles can contract without nervous system input. _____
6. The primary function of skeletal muscles is to generate movement. ______
7. Skeletal muscles work in pairs, where one muscle contracts while the other relaxes ___
8. A single skeletal muscle fiber can contract fully or not at all (the "all-or-none"
principle). ______
9. Skeletal muscles are found in the walls of internal organs. _____
10. Skeletal muscle contraction requires ATP (adenosine triphosphate)._____
Test III.
Directions: Match the major skeletal muscles in Column A with their
corresponding locations or functions in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
in the space provided.
Column A.
1). Located in the upper arm,responsible for arm flexion.
2) .Chest muscle that helps in arm movement and lifting
3) Lower leg muscle involved in walking and standing on toes
4). Found in the front of the thigh, responsible for leg extension
5). Muscle of the upper back and neck that moves the shoulders
6). Shoulder muscle responsible for arm abduction
7). Muscle of the lower back that helps in pulling and lifting
8). Buttocks muscle responsible for hip extension and movement
9). Muscle group at the back of the thigh, responsible for knee flexion
10). Abdominal muscle that helps in bending the torso
Column B.
A. Deltoid
B. Biceps Brachii
C. Pectoralis Major
D. Rectus Abdominis
E. Quadriceps
F. Trapezius
G. Gluteus Maximus
H. Hamstrings
I. Gastrocnemius
J. Latissimus Dorsi
