10 Questions
Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by the presence of intercalated discs?
Cardiac muscle
What causes the striation in skeletal muscle?
Regular alternation of actin and myosin
Which type of muscle tissue contracts on its own without external stimulation?
Cardiac muscle
What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?
Involuntary contraction
What is the process that gives rise to long multinucleated myocytes in skeletal muscle?
Fusion of myoblasts during fetal development
Which type of tissue covers the body exterior, lines interior cavities, and forms certain glands?
Epithelial tissue
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
Binds cells and organs, provides protection and support
Which type of tissue contracts to provide movement?
Muscle tissue
What is the microscopic study of tissue architecture, organization, and function called?
Histology
What separates epithelial tissue from underlying connective tissue?
Basement membrane
Test your knowledge of muscle tissue classification, including the structure and function of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle cells. Learn about the characteristics of each type and their roles in voluntary and involuntary muscle movement.
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