BIO: Muscle Types

Front

What is the main function of muscles in the human body?

Back

Muscles give shape to the body and help maintain good posture.

Front

Which types of muscle tissue have visible striations?

Back

Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for moving food through the digestive tract?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

Are skeletal muscles voluntary or involuntary?

Back

Skeletal muscles are voluntary.

Front

How many types of muscle tissues are there in the human body?

Back

There are 3 types of muscle tissues: Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is striated and involuntary.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for body movements and is under conscious control?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

Where is cardiac muscle found in the body?

Back

Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscle in the body?

Back

Smooth muscle controls involuntary movements in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.