BMS Muscle
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What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

  • To send nerve signals
  • To produce movement (correct)
  • To store energy
  • To protect organs
  • Which component is regarded as the basic structural unit of a muscle?

  • Muscle fiber
  • Sarcomere (correct)
  • Myofibril
  • Muscle cell
  • How does muscle tissue primarily fuel its actions?

  • Through the metabolism of food into ATP (correct)
  • By using glucose directly
  • By converting oxygen into energy
  • Through fat metabolism
  • What percentage of a person's weight is accounted for by muscle?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure extends from one end of a muscle fiber to the other?

    <p>Myofibril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle tissue?

    <p>Hormone Production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of the sarcomere in muscle contraction?

    <p>To slide fibrous proteins past each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lever system is utilized to generate muscular effort to overcome a load?

    <p>First Order Lever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is under involuntary control and found in the digestive system?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Skeletal muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

    <p>To pump blood through the circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability of muscle tissue to respond to a stimulus is known as ______.

    <p>excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following muscle properties with their definitions:

    <p>Extensibility = Ability to be stretched Contractility = Ability to forcefully shorten Elasticity = Ability to recoil to original length Excitability = Ability to respond to a stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Muscle Overview

    • Muscle comprises 40% of an individual's body weight.
    • Defined as a band of fibrous tissue capable of contraction, enabling movement or maintaining body positions.

    Muscle Tissue Structure

    • Muscle cells consist of myofibrils, which are the contractile threads within muscle tissue.
    • Myofibrils span the entire length of a muscle fiber.
    • The sarcomere is the basic structural unit of muscle, formed by fibrous proteins that create alternating dark and light bands visible under a microscope.

    Muscle Energy and Fuel

    • Muscle contractions rely on Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), a chemical energy source.
    • ATP is generated from the metabolism of food, which is converted into chemical energy.

    Functions of Muscle

    • Maintains posture and muscle tone.
    • Aids in digestion and urination.
    • Provides stability and regulates temperature by producing heat.
    • Facilitates mobility and movement.
    • Supports circulation and organ protection.
    • Engages in respiration.

    Lever Systems and Movement

    • Lever systems coordinate bones and muscles to produce movement.
    • Two primary functions of lever systems:
      • Generate muscular effort to overcome loads.
      • Increase the speed of movements.

    Body Temperature Regulation

    • Maintaining a stable body temperature is essential for healthy survival, facilitated by heat production from muscles.

    Types of Muscle Tissue

    • Cardiac Muscle:

      • Exclusively located in the heart.
      • Contracts synchronously to pump blood throughout the circulatory system.
    • Skeletal Muscle:

      • Connected to bones, facilitating voluntary movements controlled by the somatic nervous system.
    • Smooth Muscle:

      • Present in organs like the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.
      • Functions automatically under involuntary control without conscious effort.

    Functions of Muscle

    • Movement:

      • Muscles contract and relax to facilitate voluntary and involuntary movements.
      • During contraction, muscles shorten forcefully while lengthening passively.
    • Posture:

      • Muscles stabilize bones, helping maintain body posture and balance.
      • Tonic contractions provide muscle tone, keeping the head and body upright.
    • Temperature Regulation:

      • Muscles contribute to thermoregulation, maintaining the body’s temperature.
    • Energy Utilization:

      • Convert chemical energy into mechanical energy.
      • Store essential nutrients, including carbohydrates and amino acids.
    • Blood Circulation:

      • Cardiac muscles are responsible for pumping blood, vital for oxygenating cells.
    • Digestion:

      • Smooth muscles contract to propel food and waste through the digestive tract.
    • Blood Pressure Regulation:

      • Smooth muscles in arteries and veins assist in regulating blood pressure.
    • Vision:

      • Eye muscles, a combination of skeletal and smooth muscles, work together to support vision.
    • Urination:

      • Muscles coordinate with nerves to control the retention and release of urine from the bladder.

    Properties of Muscle Tissue

    • Extensibility:

      • The capacity of a muscle to be stretched without damage.
    • Excitability:

      • The ability of a muscle to respond to a stimulus, leading to contraction.
    • Contractility:

      • Muscles can produce forceful contractions, shortening in response to stimuli.
    • Elasticity:

      • Muscles can return to their original length after being stretched, like an elastic band.

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    This quiz covers essential aspects of muscle anatomy and physiology, including muscle tissue structure, energy sources, and various functions of muscle in the human body. Test your knowledge on how muscles contribute to movement, stability, and overall health.

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