Chapter 10, Problem 1WYL

What are the properties of muscle tissue?

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The different properties of muscle tissue.

Introduction:

Muscles are entirely composed of muscle tissue. The muscle tissue helps in the contraction of the muscles. Different muscle tissues perform different functions depending on their position in the muscles.

Explanation of Solution

Various properties of muscle tissue are as follows:

• Muscle tissue can conduct an electric charge and shows conductivity.
• Excitability is the ability of a muscle cell to respond to a particular stimulus.
• Contractility property is maintained by the presence of contractile proteins in the muscle.
• Muscle tissue has elasticity property that helps the tissue to maintain its original length.