Muscular System

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What is the muscular system?

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The muscular system is a group of tissues in the body that allows for movement, stability, and posture through the contraction of muscles.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, and Skeletal Muscle.

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What is an involuntary muscle?

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An involuntary muscle is a muscle that works automatically without conscious control, such as the heart.

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What is a voluntary muscle?

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A voluntary muscle is a muscle that you can control consciously, like the biceps.

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Which type of muscle is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle.

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What is the function of skeletal muscles?

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Skeletal muscles are responsible for moving bones and are under voluntary control.

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What is the role of smooth muscles?

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Smooth muscles control involuntary movements in organs, such as the digestive tract.

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What connects muscles to bones?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones.

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What connects bones to other bones?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

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How do muscles work in pairs?

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Muscles work in pairs by contracting and relaxing; when one muscle contracts, the other relaxes.