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What is the characteristic of muscle tissue that allows it to respond to a stimulus?
What is the characteristic of muscle tissue that allows it to respond to a stimulus?
- Elasticity
- Contractility
- Extensibility
- Excitability (correct)
What is the type of muscle tissue that comprises the majority of the heart wall?
What is the type of muscle tissue that comprises the majority of the heart wall?
- Smooth muscle
- Voluntary muscle
- Cardiac muscle (correct)
- Skeletal muscle
What is the term for the ability of muscle tissue to return to its normal length after stretching?
What is the term for the ability of muscle tissue to return to its normal length after stretching?
- Extensibility
- Relaxation
- Elasticity (correct)
- Contractility
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
What type of muscle movement is outside of conscious control?
What type of muscle movement is outside of conscious control?
Approximately how many muscles are in the face alone?
Approximately how many muscles are in the face alone?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in maintaining posture and body position?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in maintaining posture and body position?
What is the function of tendons in skeletal muscles?
What is the function of tendons in skeletal muscles?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in supporting soft tissue?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in supporting soft tissue?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in guarding entrances and exits of body systems?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in guarding entrances and exits of body systems?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in maintaining body temperature?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in maintaining body temperature?
What is the arrangement of skeletal muscles fibers?
What is the arrangement of skeletal muscles fibers?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
What is the term for a muscle that contracts to create the desired action?
What is the term for a muscle that contracts to create the desired action?
What is the role of a synergist in muscle function?
What is the role of a synergist in muscle function?
What is the relationship between the biceps and triceps muscles?
What is the relationship between the biceps and triceps muscles?
Where are skeletal muscles attached?
Where are skeletal muscles attached?
What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle cells?
What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle cells?
