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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What is the primary difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle tissue?

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles are controlled unconsciously.

Voluntary muscles are found in the heart, while involuntary muscles are found in the skeletal system.

Voluntary muscles contract automatically, while involuntary muscles require conscious effort to contract.

Voluntary muscles are smooth, while involuntary muscles are striated.

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Begin by identifying the types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Understand that voluntary muscles are those that can be consciously controlled, such as skeletal muscles, which are responsible for movement and posture.

Recognize that involuntary muscles are those that operate without conscious control, including cardiac muscle found in the heart and smooth muscle found in various organs like the intestines and blood vessels.

Clarify that skeletal muscles are striated and under voluntary control, while cardiac muscle is striated but involuntary, and smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary.

Conclude that the primary difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle tissue is the level of conscious control exerted over them, with voluntary muscles being consciously controlled and involuntary muscles operating automatically.