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Muscle Tissue

Definition: Muscle tissue refers to a specialized type of biological tissue composed of contractile cells called muscle fibers. It is responsible for producing movement in the body by contracting and relaxing.

Types of muscle tissue:

1. Skeletal Muscle Tissue: Found throughout the body, skeletal muscle tissue is attached to bones and enables voluntary movements, such as walking or lifting weights.
2. Cardiac Muscle Tissue: Exclusive to the heart, cardiac muscle tissue contracts rhythmically to pump blood, maintaining circulation.
3. Smooth Muscle Tissue: Present in the walls of various organs, blood vessels, and the digestive tract, smooth muscle tissue facilitates involuntary actions like digestion and contraction of blood vessels.

Sample Sentences:

1. The bicep is an example of skeletal muscle tissue.

2. Cardiac muscle tissue contracts to pump blood and supply oxygen to the body.

3. Smooth muscle tissue in the intestines aids in digestion and movement of food.

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