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What is the unique characteristic of muscle tissue?
What is the unique characteristic of muscle tissue?
- It provides structural support to bones.
- It cannot respond to stimuli.
- It generates electrical signals.
- It is the only tissue that can contract. (correct)
What happens to muscle tissue when it contracts?
What happens to muscle tissue when it contracts?
- It elongates and expands.
- It remains unchanged.
- It becomes shorter in response to a stimulus. (correct)
- It breaks down into smaller parts.
Which of the following best describes the function of muscle?
Which of the following best describes the function of muscle?
- Stores energy for later use.
- Enables movement of body parts. (correct)
- Provides insulation to the body.
- Facilitates digestion.
Which of these is NOT a function of muscle tissue?
Which of these is NOT a function of muscle tissue?
What initiates the contraction of muscle tissue?
What initiates the contraction of muscle tissue?
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Muscle tissue
Muscle tissue
The only body tissue that can contract and shorten, causing movement.
Muscle contraction
Muscle contraction
When a muscle shortens in response to a stimulus.
Body Movement
Body Movement
The result of muscle contractions.
Stimulus
Stimulus
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Body Parts Movement
Body Parts Movement
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