Muscular system

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Movements that you choose to control

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Voluntary movements are those that are consciously controlled by the brain, such as moving your arms or legs.

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Skeletal muscles work alone

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False. Skeletal muscles work in pairs and require the coordination of the nervous system to function.

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Cardiac muscle is only found where?

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Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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These muscles are found in your organs

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Smooth muscles are found in the walls of organs and are responsible for involuntary movements.

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These muscles work automatically without us doing any work.

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Smooth/Involuntary muscles work automatically, such as those in the digestive system.

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What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

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Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements, allowing us to move our limbs.

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What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

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The primary function of cardiac muscle is to pump blood throughout the body.

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What type of muscle is found in the digestive tract?

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Smooth muscle is found in the digestive tract, helping to move food through the system.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

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What is the role of skeletal muscles in the body?

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Skeletal muscles support movement, maintain posture, and produce heat.