Muscle Tissue

Front

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

Back

Muscle tissue contracts and shortens to produce movement.

Front

Name the three types of muscle tissue.

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements in the digestive tract?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

Define skeletal muscle tissue.

Back

Skeletal muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control, responsible for moving bones.

Front

Define cardiac muscle tissue.

Back

Cardiac muscle tissue is striated, involuntary, and found only in the heart.

Front

Define smooth muscle tissue.

Back

Smooth muscle tissue is non-striated, involuntary, and found in walls of hollow organs.

Front

What is the role of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle?

Back

Intercalated discs allow for synchronized contraction of cardiac muscle cells.

Front

How does muscle tissue contribute to homeostasis?

Back

Muscle tissue helps maintain body temperature through heat production during contraction.