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Histology Art – F (2022) 3 years, 9 months ago Muscle tissue
It is made up of cells with the unique capacity to shorten or contract in order to cause bodily components to move. The tissue is densely packed with cells and has a good supply of blood vessels.
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It uses involuntary movements to keep your heart flowing. This is one trait that distinguishes it from controllable skeletal muscle tissue. Pacemaker cells are specialized cells that help it achieve this. These are in charge of your heart’s contractions.
Smooth muscle
Smooth muscle can be found all over the body, performing a number of roles. It aids with digestion and nutrient collection in the stomach and intestines. It can be found throughout the urinary system, where it aids in the removal of pollutants and maintains electrolyte balance.
Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal muscles contract and relax in response to voluntary nervous system impulses to attach to and move bones. Long cells called muscle fibers make up skeletal muscle tissue, which has a striated appearance.