Muscle Tissue Traits & Functions
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keeperskilz on April 16, 2007
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Excitability | ability to respond to stimulation |
| Contraction | ability to shorten and exhert a pull force |
| Estensibility | ability to contract over a range of resting length |
| Elasticity | ability to rebound toward its normal length after contraction |
| Function 1 | Produce Movement: contractions pull tendons, moving bones |
| Function 2 | Maintain posture and position: muscle tension holds your position |
| Function 3 | support soft tissue: holds and protects visceral organs |
| Function 4 | Guards and controls entrances and exits |
| Function 5 | Maintain body temp: contractions require energy and create heat |
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