excitability
The period when a muscle is unable to respond to stimuli temporarily is called the refractory period. This period allows the muscle to reset and recover before it can receive and respond to additional stimuli.
The refractory period is when a muscle is temporary unable to respond to stimuli refractory period
Nerve cells or neurons have the ability to respond to stimuli by generating signals such as action potentials. These signals travel along the nerve cells to communicate information within the nervous system.
Muscle tissue has four main properties: Excitability (ability to respond to stimuli) Contractibility (ability to contract) Extensibility (ability to be stretched without tearing) Elasticity (ability to return to its normal shape).
Muscle cells are called myocytes, gland cells are called secretory cells, and specialized cells that respond to neural stimuli are called neurons.
Excitability
Irritability in muscle tissue refers to its ability to respond to stimuli by generating an action potential. This leads to muscle contraction, allowing for movement. Irritability is a key characteristic of muscle tissue that enables it to function in response to various signals from the nervous system.
Excitability refers to the ability of a cell, particularly in muscle and nerve tissues, to respond to stimuli and generate action potentials. Contractility is the capability of muscle fibers to contract and produce force. Extensibility describes the ability of muscles to be stretched without being damaged. Together, these properties are essential for the function of muscle tissues and the overall movement in organisms.
Excitability = the ability to receive and respond to a stimulus Contractility = the ability to shorten Extensibility = the ability to be stretched Elasticity = the ability to resume normal length after contraction or having been stretched.
False. Muscle tissue's primary function is to facilitate movement through contraction, not to receive sensory stimuli and initiate responses. This role is primarily performed by nervous tissue, which is responsible for sensory reception and coordinating responses to stimuli. Muscle tissue works in conjunction with nervous tissue to enable coordinated movement and responses.
Muscle cells are irritable and respond to stimuli. Muscle twitch is defined as contraction and relaxation in the muscle cell. The stimulus needs to be above a certain threshold for the muscle fibres to react. The more the stimulus, the greater the strength of the contraction.
The type of tissue specialized to respond to stimuli transmitted by motor nerve cells is called muscle tissue. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control and responds to signals from motor neurons, while cardiac and smooth muscle are involuntary and respond to autonomic nervous system signals. Each type plays a crucial role in movement and various physiological functions.