6 Questions
Which type of muscle tissue is consciously (voluntarily) controlled?
Skeletal muscle tissue
What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to respond to stimulation?
Excitability
Which muscle tissue type makes up the myocardium of the heart?
Cardiac muscle tissue
What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to shorten and thicken?
Contractility
Which type of muscle tissue appears striated microscopically?
Cardiac muscle tissue
In which muscle tissue are cells extremely extensible while still retaining the ability to contract?
Smooth (visceral) muscle tissue
Learn about the important functions of the muscular system, including movement, maintaining posture, supporting soft tissues, guarding entrances and exits of the body, and regulating body temperature. Explore the characteristics of muscle tissue such as excitability, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity.
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