Introduction to Muscle Pt. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What causes motion?
A
alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles
2
Q
The prime function is to convert ATP into mechanical energy that can be used to…?
A
generate force, perform work, and produce movements
3
Q
Three types of muscles are..?
A
Smooth, Skeletal and Cardiac
4
Q
Skeletal Muscle:
A
striated
voluntary
stimulated by the nervous system
5
Q
Smooth Muscle:
A
non strained
involuntary
stimulated or inhibited by either the nervous or endocrine system
6
Q
Cardiac Muscle:
A
striated
involuntary
stimulated or inhibited by either the nervous or endocrine system
7
Q
Three functions of muscle tissue are…?
A
motion, stabilize body positions and regulate organ volume, + thermogenesis
8
Q
5 Basic characteristics of muscle tissue:
A
Excitability Conductivity Contractility Extensibility Elasticity
