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Which characteristic is unique to skeletal muscle compared to cardiac muscle?
Which characteristic is unique to skeletal muscle compared to cardiac muscle?
- Single nucleus per cell
- Involuntary control
- Striated fibers
- Multinucleate cells (correct)
What is NOT a function of skeletal muscle?
What is NOT a function of skeletal muscle?
- Supports posture
- Produces body movements
- Pumps blood throughout the body (correct)
- Generates body heat
Where is skeletal muscle primarily located in the body?
Where is skeletal muscle primarily located in the body?
- In the brain
- Attached to bones via tendons (correct)
- Walls of the heart
- Surrounding internal organs
Which of the following describes a characteristic of cardiac muscle?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of cardiac muscle?
What unique function does skeletal muscle provide for the body?
What unique function does skeletal muscle provide for the body?
Flashcards
Skeletal Muscle Location
Skeletal Muscle Location
Skeletal muscle is attached to bones via tendons.
Skeletal Muscle Function 1
Skeletal Muscle Function 1
Skeletal muscle produces body movements.
Skeletal Muscle Function 2
Skeletal Muscle Function 2
Skeletal muscle generates body heat.
Skeletal Muscle Control
Skeletal Muscle Control
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Cardiac Muscle Location
Cardiac Muscle Location
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Study Notes
Skeletal Muscle
- Attached to bones via tendons
- Produces body movements
- Generates body heat
- Voluntary control
- Cylindrical cells
- Striated appearance
- Multinucleated (multiple nuclei per cell)
Cardiac Muscle
- Located in the heart wall
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