Which Type of Muscle Tissue Contracts When Excited by Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which type of muscle tissue contracts when excited by their own autorhythmic muscle fibers?

• A)cardiac muscle
• B)slow twitch oxidative skeletal muscle
• C)multi-unit smooth muscle
• D)fast twitch glycolytic skeletal muscle

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Definitions:

Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue composed of a single layer of cube-shaped cells, often engaged in secretion and absorption.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of some cells that increase their surface area for absorption.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney where the majority of the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where the final adjustments in urine composition are made, involving selective reabsorption and secretion.