Chapter 8 Part 1: The muscular system Flashcards
What type of muscle tissue has a limited capacity to regenerate?
Cardiac and skeletal muscle
What type of muscle tissue has several nuclei per microfiber?
Skeletal muscle
What type of muscle tissue is voluntary?
Skeletal
What type of muscle tissue is branched with intercalated discs?
Cardiac
What type of muscle tissue is spindle-shaped?
Smooth
What type of muscle tissue is cylindrical in shape; unbranched?
Skeletal
What type(s) of muscle tissue that are striated?
Cardiac and skeletal
What type(s) of muscle tissue are involuntary?
Cardiac and smooth
What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?
Cardiac
What type of muscle tissue is unstriated?
Smooth
What type of muscle tissue is usually attached to bones?
Skeletal
Name the type of muscle tissue that is longest individual cells?
Skeletal
What type of muscle tissue is nonstriated?
Smooth
Does the length of actin and myosin filaments change during the muscle contraction?
No
This is essential for maintaining posture
Tone