Muscles

Front

This type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart.

Back

Cardiac muscle is the type of muscle tissue that is found only in the heart. It is involuntary and responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

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The three types of muscle tissue are Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, and Skeletal Muscle.

Front

What is an example of an involuntary muscle?

Back

An example of an involuntary muscle is the heart, which contracts automatically without conscious control.

Front

When a muscle contracts, it _______

Back

When a muscle contracts, it gets shorter.

Front

This type of muscle tissue is attached to bones and helps control voluntary movement.

Back

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and helps control voluntary movement.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

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The primary function of skeletal muscles is to facilitate voluntary movements of the body by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

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

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Smooth muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the digestive system, helping to move food through the intestines.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle in the body?

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The role of cardiac muscle is to pump blood throughout the body, maintaining circulation and supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Front

How do skeletal muscles work in pairs?

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Skeletal muscles work in pairs through a process called antagonistic contraction, where one muscle contracts while the other relaxes to create movement.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are under conscious control (like skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate automatically without conscious control (like cardiac and smooth muscles).