Muscle Tissue

Front

What type of muscle tissue is characterized by having no striations and being involuntarily controlled?

Back

Smooth muscle tissue.

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control and is attached to bones?

Back

Skeletal muscle tissue.

Front

What is the defining feature of cardiac muscle tissue?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean when a muscle cell is described as 'multi-nucleated'?

Back

It means the cell has more than one nucleus.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for the movement of internal organs?

Back

Smooth muscle tissue.

Front

Which muscle tissue type is known for its ability to contract rhythmically and continuously?

Back

Cardiac muscle tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate voluntary movement of the body.

Front

Where is smooth muscle tissue primarily located?

Back

In the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

What is the role of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle tissue?

Back

They allow for synchronized contraction of the heart muscle.

Front

How does the structure of skeletal muscle fibers differ from smooth muscle fibers?

Back

Skeletal muscle fibers are long, cylindrical, and multi-nucleated, while smooth muscle fibers are shorter, spindle-shaped, and have a single nucleus.