Describe The Three Types Of Muscle Tissue And Their Characteristics Flashcards
What is the Myofilaments in muscles responsible for?
These are responsible for the muscles ability to move or contract.
What does Myofilaments do?
This moves body parts.
How do Myofilaments contract?
They contract their elongated muscle fibres.
What are voluntary muscle tissues?
The skeletal muscle is a voluntary muscle tissue. As found in muscles that move by conscious thought.
What does skeletal muscle tissue connect too?
It attaches to bones and is composed of long thread like cells.
How do these cells/ muscles contract?
These cells contract when stimulated by nerve cells.
What can skeletal muscle tissue move?
They move the head, trunk, limbs allowing voluntary movement.
What other name can be given to skeletal muscle cells?
They are also known as muscle fibres.
What appearance do skeletal muscles take on?
They appear long, cylindrical and contain a peripherally located nuclei.
Can smooth muscle tissue be controlled consciously?
No. Smooth muscle tissue generally can not be controlled consciously.
What are smooth muscle tissues composed of?
Smooth muscles are composed of elongated spindle shaped cells.
How many nuclei does a smooth muscle cell have?
One nucleus.
What other names can be given to smooth muscle tissues?
- nonstriated involuntary muscles
- unstriated muscles.
What occurs if a smooth muscle divides?
Smooth muscles can divide so the muscle can regenerate after injury.
Where are smooth muscle tissues used?
They are used in hollow internal organ walls.
