Asked by Brittany Downs on May 09, 2024
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Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Voluntary Muscles
Muscles whose movement can be consciously controlled by the individual, involved in activities such as walking or talking.
Involuntary Muscles
Muscles that operate without conscious control, responsible for functions such as breathing and digestion.
- Identify the distinctions among the different muscle types and their governance (voluntary versus involuntary).
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Dylan OvallMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
(1)Voluntary muscles are mostly under your control.(2)Involuntary muscles contract without any conscious effort by you.(3)Voluntary muscles include skeletal muscles.(4)Involuntary muscles include cardiac and smooth muscles.(5)Involuntary muscles control essential activities such as respiration and circulation,so you do not have to make any effort to do these things.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions among the different muscle types and their governance (voluntary versus involuntary).