Multiple Choice
Which set correctly lists the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body?
4. Tissues & Histology
Types of Muscle Tissue
Multiple Choice
Which type of muscle tissue is primarily under conscious (voluntary) control?
A
All muscle tissue types are under conscious control
B
Cardiac muscle
C
Smooth muscle
D
Skeletal muscle
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the three main types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
Step 2: Recall that skeletal muscle is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements, meaning it is under conscious control.
Step 3: Recognize that cardiac muscle, found in the heart, contracts involuntarily and is not under conscious control.
Step 4: Know that smooth muscle, found in walls of internal organs like the intestines and blood vessels, also contracts involuntarily.
Step 5: Conclude that among the options, skeletal muscle is the only type primarily under conscious (voluntary) control.
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