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What is the primary function of striated or skeletal muscle?

Facilitating involuntary muscle contractions

Maintaining internal organ function

Regulating blood circulation

Locomotion and body movement (correct)

Which of the following best describes the contraction control of skeletal muscle?

Regulated solely by hormonal signals

Involuntary control by the autonomic nervous system

Constantly contracts without the need for stimuli

Voluntary control under conscious awareness (correct)

What characteristics are typical of skeletal muscle fibers?

Presence of cardiac fibers

Inconsistency in fiber diameter

Cylindrical shape and varying lengths (correct)

Unique striations and smooth texture

Which statement regarding muscle groups is correct?

Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 40% of total body weight. Signup and view all the answers

How do skeletal muscle fibers receive their blood supply?

From blood vessels associated with the muscles Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle is known to be striated and under voluntary control?

Striated or skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range for the diameter of a skeletal muscle fiber?

0.02 to 0.08 mm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle fibers contract quickly and can fatigue easily?

Striated muscle fibers Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle responds to hormones from the endocrine gland?

Smooth muscle only Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding muscle fiber arrangement is accurate?

Fibre arrangement depends on the function of the muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cardiac muscle from smooth muscle?

Cardiac muscle has intercalated discs. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle tissue?

It has an intrinsic pacemaker system. Signup and view all the answers

How does the contraction of cardiac muscle differ from smooth muscle?

Cardiac muscle contractions exhibit rhythmicity. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle is primarily regulated by hormones and nerve impulses?

Smooth muscle. Signup and view all the answers

Cardiac muscle fibers are primarily described as having which shape?

Roughly rectangular. Signup and view all the answers

What structure connects cardiac muscle fibers and facilitates contraction?

Intercalated discs. Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle is known for being found only in the heart?

Cardiac muscle. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Has no intrinsic pacemaker. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes smooth muscle?

It can be influenced by hormones. Signup and view all the answers

What type of contraction is characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Rhythmic and coordinated. Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of smooth muscle compared to striated muscle?

Smooth muscle has a uniform appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about smooth muscle contraction is true?

Smooth muscle contraction can be sustained for long periods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the shape of smooth muscle cells?

Long and narrow with a centrally placed nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What type of control primarily influences the contraction of smooth muscle?

Autonomic nervous system control Signup and view all the answers

Where in the body would you primarily find smooth muscle?

In the walls of blood and lymphatic vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the contraction rate of smooth muscle is accurate?

Smooth muscle contraction is 300 times slower than striated muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of smooth muscle fibers typically described as?

Structured in sheaths Signup and view all the answers

How do chemicals influence smooth muscle contraction?

Chemicals alter both rate and force of contraction Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of smooth muscle fatigue compared to striated muscle?

Smooth muscle can sustain contractions without fatiguing quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of smooth muscle cells generally measured in?

0.005mm to 0.01mm Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Groups Overview

Three main muscle groups: Striated (Skeletal), Non Striated (Smooth/Visceral), and Cardiac.
Striated/Skeletal muscle comprises roughly 40% of total body weight and is responsible for voluntary movements.

Striated (Skeletal) Muscle

Utilized for movement of limbs and maintaining posture.
Each muscle fiber is cylindrical, measuring between 0.02 to 0.08 mm in diameter and varying in length from 40 mm to 35 cm.
Fibers are attached to bones via tendons and are supplied with blood vessels and nerves.
Under voluntary control, influenced by the central nervous system and hormonal signals.
Functions include locomotion, facial expressions, and other body movements.
Contracts due to chemical energy, but contracts 30 times slower than non-striated muscle.

Non Striated (Smooth/Visceral) Muscle

Found in structures requiring the movement of soft tissues, such as blood vessels and the alimentary canal.
Characterized by a uniform appearance and the ability to generate sustained force without fatigue.
Cells are spindle-shaped with one centrally located nucleus and typically range from 0.005 mm to 0.01 mm in diameter.
Under autonomic nervous control and influenced by hormonal signals.
Can sustain contractions for long periods and only relaxes briefly.

Cardiac Muscle

Exclusively located in the heart wall, featuring rhythmic contractions essential for pumping blood.
Each fiber has a rectangular shape and is connected by intercalated discs, which facilitate contraction coordination.
Governed by the autonomic nervous system, but also influenced by nerve impulses, hormones, and chemicals.
Contains an intrinsic pacemaker system that regulates the contraction rhythm, supporting cardiac contractility.

Comparison of Muscle Types

Striated muscle is voluntary, while smooth and cardiac muscle are involuntary.
Skeletal muscle is under conscious control; smooth muscle functions autonomously; cardiac muscle has intrinsic regulation.
Skeletal muscle fibers can fatigue easily; smooth muscle is resistant to fatigue; cardiac muscle maintains rhythmic contractions with strong contractility.

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Test your knowledge on the three main muscle groups: Striated, Non Striated, and Cardiac muscles. This quiz will cover their characteristics, functions, and importance in the human body. Understand the differences in structure and control mechanisms among these muscle types.