Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the connective tissue layer that surrounds an individual muscle fiber in skeletal muscle tissue?
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9. Muscle Tissue
Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Multiple Choice
Which type of muscle tissue is primarily responsible for voluntary movements of the body?
A
Skeletal muscle
B
Cardiac muscle
C
Smooth muscle
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the three types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. Each type has distinct characteristics and functions.
Step 2: Recall that skeletal muscle is attached to bones via tendons and is under voluntary control, meaning you can consciously decide to move these muscles.
Step 3: Cardiac muscle is found exclusively in the heart and is responsible for involuntary contractions that pump blood throughout the body. It is not under voluntary control.
Step 4: Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs (e.g., intestines, blood vessels) and is also involuntary, controlling movements like digestion and blood flow without conscious effort.
Step 5: Based on the descriptions, identify that skeletal muscle is the type of muscle tissue primarily responsible for voluntary movements of the body.
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