Muscular System

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth.

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What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

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To facilitate voluntary movement of the body.

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What is cardiac muscle?

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A type of involuntary muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

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Define smooth muscle.

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Involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs, responsible for movements such as digestion.

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What is the role of proteins in muscle composition?

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Proteins are essential for muscle structure and function, including contraction.

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What is elasticity in the context of muscles?

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The ability of muscle tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate automatically (e.g., smooth and cardiac muscles).

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Where is smooth muscle primarily located?

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In the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

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What is the function of cardiac muscle?

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To contract and pump blood throughout the body.

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What is the significance of muscle flexibility?

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Flexibility allows muscles to stretch and move through a full range of motion, reducing the risk of injury.