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Properties
Properties of muscle tissue
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Contractility? | The ability of the muscle fibers to contract forcefully when stimulated by action potentials (pulling at the attachment points) Movement may or may not occur |
| What is Extensibility? | The ability of the muscle to stretch without damage Smooth muscle have the greatest Extensibility (stomach) |
| What is Electrical Excitability? | Ability to respond to certain stimuli (Action Potentials) Muscle Action Potentials (two main types) ▪ Electrical Signals ▪ Chemical Stimuli ▪ Nerve Action Potentials (Chapter 12) |
| What is Elasticity | The ability of the muscle to return to its original length and shape |