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| Tissues consisting of contractile fibers that generate force |
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| striated (strip like) cylindrical fibers capable of rapid strong response under voluntary control. Responsible for moving the skeleton, maintaining posture and stabilizing joints |
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| Non-striated pointy shaped fibers capable of slow week response, not under voluntary control. encircles blood vessels, lungs stomach and glands, they expand or contract as needed to control flow and excretion of body fluids |
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| Branched Y-shaped fibers that are capable of strong rhythmic contractions. Exclusively in the heart |
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