1. What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Question
- What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Solution
The three types of muscle tissue are:
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Skeletal Muscle: This is a type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones. It is responsible for all voluntary movements in the body, meaning we have direct control over these muscles. They are striated, meaning they have a banded appearance under the microscope.
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Smooth Muscle: This type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of organs and structures such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, bronchi, uterus, urethra, blood vessels, and the arrector pili in the skin (which are responsible for goosebumps). Smooth muscle is involuntary, meaning it functions without conscious control.
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Cardiac Muscle: This type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart. Its contraction constitutes the heartbeat. Cardiac muscle, like smooth muscle, is also involuntary. It is striated like skeletal muscle but has a unique structure that allows for coordinated contraction and relaxation.
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Biology 20: Module 6: Lesson 1 1 AssignmentMODULE 6: LESSON 1 ASSIGNMENTThis Module 6: Lesson 1 Assignment is worth 30 marks. The value of each assignmentand each question is stated in the left margin.(30 marks) Lesson 1 Assignment: Movement and Muscle TissueTR 1. Types of Muscle TissueYou can list the three types of muscle: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Can youdifferentiate between their structure and location in the body?Summarize the characteristics of each type of muscle, and decide how each kindof muscle helps you react to an event.(9 marks) 1. Three types of muscle tissue are located in various organs in the body. Complete thetable below to summarize the characteristics of each type of muscle tissue.CHARACTERISTICS OF MUSCLE TISSUESType StructureVoluntary/Involuntary?Location inthe BodySmoothCardiacSkeletalBiology 20: Module 6: Lesson 1 2 AssignmentUse the following information to answer the next question.Although they differ in variouscharacteristics, all muscle types haveone function. They create movementwithin the body.Review the figure opposite. It explainsthat sensors in the body continuouslydetect stimuli. Information is sent tocontrol centres, which in turn directresponses to the stimuli. Responses arecarried out by effectors—all of which aretypes of muscle tissue.Suppose you are asleep and the doorbellrings. You stumble to your feet and movetoward the door, open it, and speak withyour visitor. Think of the many changesoccurring in your body as you awakenand respond to the sound of the doorbell.(6 marks) 2. Complete the table below to show how the three types of muscle tissue help yourespond to the doorbell.Smooth MuscleCardiac MuscleSkeletal Muscle(15 marks) TR 3. Energy Supply During an ActivityHow and when are the different sources of muscle metabolism that you alreadyknow about—creatine phosphate (the phosphagen system), aerobic respiration,and anaerobic respiration (lactic acid system)—used during exercise? Why is heatproduced during exercise? You may need to do further research.Prepare a step-by-step summary of how the body is supplied with energy over thecourse of exercising. Keep in mind how ATP is supplied to the muscle cells overthe first few seconds, minutes, and eventually the longer times of a workout.Also, show the relationship between heat production and muscle use.Use the following guide to see how you will be scored. Each of the three bullets isworth 5 marks. Your maximum score is 15 marks.Biology 20: Module 6: Lesson 1 3 AssignmentScore Scoring Criteria5Excellent• Description of the energy supply to the body from the threeenergy systems as a response to exercise is thorough andcomplete. Descriptions include many explicit examples anddetails and may include correct diagrams.• Presentation of information is clear and logical and shows highlevels of organization.• A detailed explanation using diagrams or charts is providedcorrelating heat production with muscle metabolism duringexercise.4Good• Description of the energy supply to the body from the threeenergy systems as a response to exercise is suitable andcomplete. Descriptions include some explicit examples anddetails and may include correct diagrams.• Presentation of information is clear and logical and showsorganization.• A detailed explanation is provided correlating heat productionwith muscle metabolism during exercise.3Satisfactory• Description of the energy supply to the body from the threeenergy systems as a response to exercise is suitable.Descriptions include some examples and details and mayinclude correct diagrams.• Presentation of information is clear.• A suitable explanation is provided correlating heat productionwith muscle metabolism during exercise.2Limited• A sketchy description of the energy supply to the body from theenergy systems as a response to exercise is produced.Descriptions include some examples and details and mayinclude correct diagrams.• Presentation of information is not always clear due to a lack oforganization.• An attempt is made to provide an explanation correlating heatproduction with muscle metabolism during exercise, but it isincomplete.1Poor• A description of the energy supply to the body from the energysystems as a response to exercise is attempted. Descriptionsinclude insufficient examples and details and may includediagrams.• Presentation of information is not clear due to a lack oforganization.• An attempt is made to provide an explanation correlating heatproduction with muscle metabolism during exercise, but it isincorrect.0InsufficientDoes not address the question presented, or provides an answerthat is too brief to assess.Biology
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