Multiple Choice
Which type of muscle fiber enables Frances to stand for hours during her job as a nurse?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Muscle Tissue
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Which of the following is the basic structural unit that makes up muscle tissue?
A
Cells
B
Organ systems
C
Organisms
D
Organs
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Understand the hierarchy of biological organization: Biological structures are organized in a hierarchy, starting from the smallest unit (cells) to larger structures like tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
Recall the definition of muscle tissue: Muscle tissue is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers that are responsible for contraction and movement.
Identify the basic structural unit: The basic structural unit of any tissue, including muscle tissue, is the cell. In muscle tissue, these cells are specifically referred to as muscle fibers.
Eliminate incorrect options: Organ systems, organisms, and organs are higher levels of biological organization and are composed of multiple tissues, not individual cells.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Cells,' as they are the fundamental building blocks of muscle tissue.
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