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Which term describes a muscle's ability to respond to stimuli?
Which term describes a muscle's ability to respond to stimuli?
- Elasticity
- Extensibility
- Excitability (correct)
- Contractability
What is the term for a muscle's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?
What is the term for a muscle's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?
- Elasticity (correct)
- Contractability
- Excitability
- Extensibility
Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to get shorter when contracted?
Which characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to get shorter when contracted?
- Contactability (correct)
- Excitability
- Elasticity
- Extensibility
Which property enables a muscle, such as the bicep brachii, to stretch without tearing?
Which property enables a muscle, such as the bicep brachii, to stretch without tearing?
After stretching, which characteristic allows muscles to avoid remaining in a shortened state?
After stretching, which characteristic allows muscles to avoid remaining in a shortened state?
Flashcards
Excitability
Excitability
The ability of muscle tissue to respond to stimulation, such as signals from motor neurons.
Contractility
Contractility
The capability of a muscle to shorten or contract.
Extensibility
Extensibility
The ability of muscle tissue to be stretched or elongated without tearing.
Elasticity
Elasticity
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Properties of Muscle Tissue
Properties of Muscle Tissue
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Study Notes
Muscle Tissue Properties
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Excitability: Muscles respond to stimuli, like nerve impulses. A motor neuron signal causes muscle contraction (e.g., biceps brachii contracting).
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Contractility: Muscles shorten in response to stimulation. Elbow flexion shortens the biceps brachii.
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Extensibility: Muscles can be stretched without tearing. Gymnast's splits demonstrate muscle extensibility.
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Elasticity: Muscles return to their original length after stretching. After stretching, muscles don't remain in a shortened state.
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Test your knowledge on the essential properties of muscle tissue, including excitability, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity. Understand how these properties contribute to muscle function with examples of everyday movements and athletic performance.
