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Is the calf a smooth muscle?

No, the calf muscle is skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle is found in organs like the stomach and intestines that are involved in involuntary movements, whereas skeletal muscles like the calf muscle are attached to bones and are responsible for voluntary movement.


Give examples of three types of muscles?

Skeletal muscle: Found attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movement. Cardiac muscle: Found in the heart and responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. Smooth muscle: Found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, responsible for involuntary movements like peristalsis.


What tissue type functions in contraction?

Muscle tissue functions in contraction. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscles are involved in voluntary movements, smooth muscles are found in organs and blood vessels and help with involuntary movements, and cardiac muscle is found in the heart and helps with pumping blood.


What are the differences between smooth muscle and striated muscle in terms of their structure and function?

Smooth muscle and striated muscle differ in their structure and function. Smooth muscle lacks striations and is found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels, where it contracts involuntarily. Striated muscle, like skeletal and cardiac muscle, has a striped appearance and is under voluntary control. Skeletal muscle is responsible for movement, while cardiac muscle pumps blood throughout the body.


Does sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves supply voluntary skeletal muscles?

No, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves do not supply voluntary skeletal muscles. These nerves primarily innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands, helping to regulate involuntary functions in the body. Voluntary skeletal muscles are under the control of the somatic nervous system.