Muscles & Muscle Contraction

Front

What is the primary function of muscles in the body?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary contractions in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

List the three types of muscles found in the human body.

Back

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Front

Where are skeletal muscles typically found?

Back

Attached to bones throughout the body.

Front

What type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs and is also known as visceral muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of skeletal muscles in the body?

Back

To enable voluntary movement and maintain posture.

Front

How do smooth muscles differ from skeletal muscles in terms of control?

Back

Smooth muscles are involuntary, while skeletal muscles are voluntary.

Front

What is the structure of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is striated and branched, with intercalated discs.

Front

What type of muscle is primarily involved in peristalsis?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the significance of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle?

Back

They allow for synchronized contraction of the heart muscle.