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Quiz: Antagonistic Muscle Pairs

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on what you've learned about muscles and movement basics, let's test your understanding of antagonistic muscle pairs!

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What does the term 'antagonistic muscle pair' mean?

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Which of the following are examples of antagonistic muscle pairs? (Select all that apply)

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When the biceps contracts, the triceps {{blank0}}, allowing the arm to {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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If the biceps exerts a force of 30 N to lift an object, and the triceps exerts a force of 10 N to lower it, what is the net force acting?

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Which of the following movements is controlled by the quadriceps and hamstrings?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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When the triceps contracts, what happens to the elbow?

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The quadriceps are responsible for {{blank0}} the knee, while the hamstrings are responsible for {{blank1}} the knee.

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