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

Introduction to Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Muscle Tissue

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

The ductus deferens has a muscularis layer made of ______ muscle.

striated

cardiac

smooth

skeletal

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Step 1: Understand the structure and function of the ductus deferens. The ductus deferens, also known as the vas deferens, is a part of the male reproductive system that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.

Step 2: Recall the types of muscle tissue in the human body. There are three main types: smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle is involuntary and found in walls of hollow organs, cardiac muscle is involuntary and specific to the heart, and skeletal muscle is voluntary and attached to bones.

Step 3: Identify the muscularis layer of the ductus deferens. The muscularis layer is responsible for peristaltic contractions that propel sperm through the ductus deferens. This type of movement is characteristic of smooth muscle tissue.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. Striated muscle refers to skeletal and cardiac muscle, which are not found in the ductus deferens. Skeletal muscle is voluntary and associated with movement of bones, while cardiac muscle is specific to the heart. Smooth muscle is the correct type for the ductus deferens.

Step 5: Conclude that the muscularis layer of the ductus deferens is composed of smooth muscle, as it facilitates involuntary peristaltic contractions necessary for sperm transport.