Multiple Choice
Which type of muscle tissue contains intercalated discs that electrically and mechanically connect adjacent cells?
4. Tissues & Histology
Types of Muscle Tissue
Multiple Choice
In human anatomy, which type of muscle tissue is primarily voluntary (under conscious control)?
A
Smooth muscle
B
Skeletal muscle
C
Myocardial interstitial connective tissue
D
Cardiac muscle
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the three main types of muscle tissue in human anatomy: skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac 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 smooth muscle is found in walls of internal organs and blood vessels and operates involuntarily, without conscious control.
Step 4: Know that cardiac muscle is found only in the heart and also functions involuntarily to pump blood throughout the body.
Step 5: Conclude that among the options, skeletal muscle is the type of muscle tissue primarily voluntary and under conscious control.
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