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Which kind of muscle movement happens without you having to think about it?
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∙ 13y ago
Voluntary muscle movements are the result of conscious effort by the brain. Involuntary muscles such as the heart or smooth muscles in the gut and vascular system contract as a result of non-conscious brain activity or stimuli proceeding in the body to the muscle itself.
Your answer: The heart and smooth muscles in the gut and vascular system (lungs) are muscles that work "without thinking about it" -- we call these "involuntary" muscles.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWe call those muscles "involuntary." Your heart, intestines and lungs are all examples of involuntary muscles.
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∙ 12y agoMany of the body's muscles are involuntary (they move without you consciously knowing it), such as the heart, and muscles in the digestive tract.
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∙ 11y agoCardiac Muscle
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∙ 13y agoInvoluntary
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Why are cardiac muscle called involuntary?
Involuntary muscles are those which function without the need for conscious thought or effort. The heart beats without having to be thought about for it to beat. As a contrasting example, the act of typing this answer is a form of voluntary muscle movement, actively thinking about moving fingers to specific keys on a keyboard.
What is the advantage of having voluntary muscles?
One advantage to having voluntary muscle control is that it is voluntary - we are able to control movement which has many benefits.
Which life process are muscle cells specialist for?
Muscles are specialized tissues evolved for movement. Smooth muscle is involved in involuntary movement found in the contraction of blood vessels, the digestive tract and the iris, and also the formation of goose bumps. Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle involved in voluntary movement and is the muscle we are most familiar with that allows us to move our bodies. Cardiac muscle is also a type of striated muscle, although some people use it to mean skeletal muscle only, and is involved in the contraction of the heart which is the pumping motion that moves the blood throughout the body.
What are two types of muscle movement?
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What is the precision of muscle produced by movement?
The precision of movement produced by a muscle is due
What is a target movement?
A movement that targets one muscle or one section of a muscle.
Does muscle contraction always promote movement?
No , a muscle may be stretched with out movement .
What happens to your body after a few days without food?
it starts consuming your fat and then your muscle
What tissues can bring about movement?
Muscle tissue produces movement.
What is the soft soft tissue needed for movement called?
It could be muscle, tendon, or ligament. It's probably muscle tissue, since you can't move without it.
From which muscle does the heartbeat originate?
The heartbeat is caused by the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. The heart muscle is a special kind of muscle known as cardiac muscle, which is unique as it is both striated (strong), can work without tiring, and cannot be controlled (the movement of the muscle is automatic).
What is the word for muscular contraction involving muscle movement?
Isotonic contractions are the type that involve muscle movement. This movement is due to a change in length as the muscle fibers shorten or lengthen.
