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1
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Most of the body’s movement results from _____

A

Muscle contraction

2
Q

3 types of muscle tissue

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Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth

3
Q

Cylindrical type pf muscle tissue

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Skeletal

Cardiac

4
Q

Elongated spindle shaped / fusiform shape muscle tissue

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Smooth muscle

5
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Contraction of skeletal movements of the body is responsible for the overall movements of the body, such as walking, running, and manipulating objects with the hands

A

Movement of the body

6
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Skeletal muscles constantly maintain tone, which keeps us sitting or standing erect

A

Maintenance of posture

7
Q

Most abundant tissue of the body and one of the most adaptable

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Muscle tissue

8
Q

Muscles of the thorax carry out the movements necessary for respiration

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Respiration

9
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When skeletal muscles contract, heat is given off as a by-product. This released heat is critical to the maintenance of body temperature.

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Production of body heat

10
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Skeletal muscles are involved in all aspects of communication, including speaking, writing, typing, gesturing, and facial expressions

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Communication

11
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The contraction of smooth muscles within the walls of internal organs and vessels causes those structures to constrict. This constriction can help propel and mix food and water in the digestive tract, propel secretions from organs, and regulate blood flow through vessels

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Constriction of organs and vessels

12
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The contraction of cardiac muscle causes the heart to beat, propelling blood to all parts of the body

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Contraction of the heart