Objective 2 Flashcards
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What does the function of excitability allow muscle tissue to do?
A
excitability or irritability – the ability to receive and respond to stimuli
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Q
What are the Functional Characteristics of Muscle Tissue?
A
Excitability
Contractility
Extensibility
Elasticity
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What does the function of contractility allow muscle tissue to do?
A
Contractility - the ability to shorten forcibly
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Q
What does the function of extensibility allow the muscle tissue to do?
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Extensibility - the ability to be stretched or extended
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What does the function of elasticity allow the muscle tissue to do?
A
elasticity - the ability to recoil and resume the original resting length
