PROPERTIES OF MASCULAR TISSUE

Question 1

the ability to respond to certain stimuli by producing electrical signals called

Answer 1

action potentials (impulses).

Question 2

the ability of muscular tissue to contract forcefully when stimulated by an action
potential.

Answer 2

Contractility

Question 3

the ability of muscular tissue to return to its original length and shape after
contraction or extension.

Answer 3

Elasticity

Question 4

is the ability of muscular tissue to stretch, within limits, without being damaged.

Answer 4

Extensibility

Question 5

Action potentials in muscles are referred to as

Answer 5

muscle action potentials

Question 6

Action potentials in nerve cells are called

Answer 6

nerve action potentials.

Question 7

Autorhythmic electrical signals arising in the muscular tissue itself, as in the
heart’s pacemaker is under

Answer 7

Electrical excitability

Question 8

Chemical stimuli, such as neurotransmitters released by neurons, hormones
distributed by the blood is under

Answer 8

Electrical excitability