Muscle Tissue Flashcard

Front

What is excitability in muscles?

Back

The ability to respond to stimuli.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a stimulus that muscles can respond to?

Back

Motor neurons.

Front

Which of the following is NOT related to muscle extensibility?

Back

Rigidity.

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

Extensibility is a property of which body tissue?

Back

Muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate voluntary movement.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscle in the body?

Back

To control involuntary movements in organs.

Front

Define muscle contractility.

Back

The ability of muscle fibers to shorten and generate force.

Front

What is the difference between muscle tone and muscle strength?

Back

Muscle tone refers to the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, while muscle strength is the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert.