Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which muscle type is involved in the function of the digestive tract and blood vessels?

Cardiac muscle

Skeletal muscle

Smooth muscle

Striated muscle

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Begin by identifying the primary function of the digestive tract and blood vessels. Both systems are involved in involuntary movements, such as peristalsis in the digestive tract and vasoconstriction/vasodilation in blood vessels.

Understand the characteristics of different muscle types: Cardiac muscle is found in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood; Skeletal muscle is attached to bones and is involved in voluntary movements; Striated muscle refers to the appearance of skeletal and cardiac muscles under a microscope.

Recognize that smooth muscle is non-striated and is found in the walls of hollow organs, including the digestive tract and blood vessels. It is responsible for involuntary movements and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Consider the role of smooth muscle in the digestive tract, where it facilitates the movement of food through peristalsis, and in blood vessels, where it regulates blood flow and pressure through contraction and relaxation.

Conclude that smooth muscle is the correct answer, as it is the muscle type involved in the function of both the digestive tract and blood vessels, performing involuntary movements essential for their operation.