18 Questions
What is the ability of muscle tissue to respond to a stimulus?
Excitability
What is the primary function of muscle tissue?
To move body parts or internal organs
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
Masseter muscle
How many types of muscles are there in the human body?
Three
What is the term for the ability of muscle tissue to return to its normal length after stretching?
Elasticity
What type of muscle tissue comprises the majority of the heart wall?
Cardiac muscle tissue
What type of muscle is attached to the skeleton by tendons?
Skeletal
Which type of muscle has multinucleated cells?
Skeletal
What is the function of skeletal muscle in the body?
To produce movement
What is the term for a muscle that helps the agonist?
Synergist
What is the term for a muscle that opposes the action of the agonist?
Antagonist
Which type of muscle has spindle-shaped cells?
Smooth
What is the primary function of tendons in the skeletal muscle system?
To connect muscles to bones and enable movement
What is the name of the connective tissue covering that surrounds each muscle fiber (cell)?
Endomysium
What is the term for the attachment site of a muscle on a more movable bone?
Insertion
What is the primary function of skeletal muscle contraction in terms of thermoregulation?
To convert energy into heat and maintain body temperature
What is the arrangement of muscle fibers within a skeletal muscle?
Fibers are arranged into bundles called fascicles
What is the term for the muscle cell membrane?
Sarcolemma
Identify the characteristics of different types of muscles, including skeletal, smooth, and involuntary muscles. Learn about their structure, function, and location in the body.
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