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1 The refers to the ability of a muscle to respond to stimuli such as neurotransmitters.
2 Continuous or sporadic contraction of skeletal muscles around the body helps us to maintain ________.
3 Contracting muscles produce heat as a byproduct, and this contributes to normal body temperature.
4 The contraction and relaxation of muscles produce this.
5 This is the ability of a muscle to shorten in response to an action potential.
6 The ability for a muscle to stretch without injury.
7 This muscle is found attached to a skeleton, either directly or via tendons.
8 ________ refers to the ability of a muscle to recover its original shape after contraction or extension.
9 This muscle is found in the walls of the heart, and has the ability to contract without external stimulation.
10 This muscle is found within the walls of internal organs, such as organs in the digestive system. This muscle can also contract without external stimulation.
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