Outline - 2, BIO 2310, Characteristics of Muscle, Functions, and Tissue Types

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I. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

A. Excitable

B. Contracts

C. Extends, relaxes

D. Blood & Nerve supply

II. OVERALL FUNCTIONS OF MUSCLE

A. Motion

B. Posture & Support

C. Heat

D. Guard exits/entrances

III. MUSCLE TISSUE TYPES

A. Smooth (nonstriated, involuntary)

B. Cardiac (striated, involuntary)

C. Skeletal (striated, voluntary)