Multiple Choice
During which of the following types of muscle contractions does a muscle lengthen as it contracts?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Muscle Tissue
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Which of the following are types of muscle tissue?
A
Voluntary, involuntary, and endocrine
B
Striated, non-striated, and glandular
C
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
D
Epithelial, connective, and nervous
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the classification of muscle tissue. Muscle tissue is a specialized tissue responsible for movement and is categorized based on structure and function.
Step 2: Learn the three main types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. These are universally recognized in Anatomy & Physiology as the primary muscle types.
Step 3: Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, meaning it is under conscious control and has a striped appearance under a microscope. It is attached to bones and facilitates movement.
Step 4: Cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated, found exclusively in the heart. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and has unique intercalated discs for synchronized contractions.
Step 5: Smooth muscle is involuntary and non-striated, found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines, blood vessels, and bladder. It helps move substances through these organs via contractions.
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