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Types of muscle tissue |
*Skeletal *Cardiac *Smooth |
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Muscle tissue is specialized for |
Contraction |
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Functions of skeletal muscles |
*movement *to maintain posture *support and protection of soft tissues *guard entrances and exits *Maintain body temperature (heat energy is released by the skin) *Stores nutrient reserves (amino acids, proteins) |
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How does skeletal muscle maintain body temperature? |
Heat energy being released by the skin |
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Skeletal muscles store nutrient reserves like.. |
.. amino acids, and proteins. |
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Organization of connective tissues |
*Epimysium *Perimysium *Endomysium |
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Characteristics of Epimysium connective tissue |
Exterior collagen layer surrounding entire muscle. |
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Perimysium connective tissue |
*Surrounds muscle fiber bundles (fascicles) *Contains nerves & blood vessels that service the muscle fibers |
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Endomysium |
Surrounds individual muscle fibers and ties adjacent muscle fibers together |
