What is the Basic Function of All Muscle Tissue

Question

What is the basic function of all muscle tissue?
A)regulate body temperature
B)stabilize joints
C)produce voluntary contractions
D)generate muscle tension

Accepted Answer

The basic function of all muscle tissue is to generate muscle tension. This tension can then be used to produce movement, stabilize joints, and regulate body temperature, but the primary function is to generate tension. Choice A is incorrect because regulation of body temperature is primarily carried out by the nervous system and sweat glands. Choice B is incorrect because while muscle tissue can contribute to joint stabilization, this is not its primary function. Choice C is incorrect because while skeletal muscle tissue can produce voluntary contractions, this is not true for smooth and cardiac muscle tissue.