Muscle Tissue Flashcards
1
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muscle tissue
A
comprised of cells called muscle fiber cells (produce movement)
elongated and thin
2
Q
what are 3 histological types of muscle in the body?
A
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
3
Q
skeletal muscle tissue
A
striated and voluntary, lack of protein causes striation
4
Q
cardiac muscle tissue
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striated and involuntary, lack of proteins cause striation
5
Q
smooth muscle tissue
A
not striated and involuntary, intestine
6
Q
functions of muscle tissue
A
generates tension -> movement
bones, blood, food, semen, urine