MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a muscle function?
A
Movement of skeleton
B
Heat generation
C
Transport substances around body
D
Moves neurons around body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Storing fat. The major functions of muscle tissues include promoting the movement of body structures, movement of blood throughout the body, stabilizing joints, and generating heat through contractions. However, storing fat is not a major function of the muscle tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option(C) Forms the myelin sheath.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition of involuntary muscle: Involuntary muscles are the ones that do not move or contract under the conscious control of a person, i.e., these muscles work automatically. These muscles line the organs like the urinary bladder, blood vessels, stomach, intestine, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The neurons that carry these messages to the muscles are called motor neurons. Each motor neuron ending sits very close to a muscle fibre. Where they sit together is called a neuromuscular junction. The motor neurons release a chemical, which is picked up by the muscle fibre.

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