Muscle Tissue is Unique in Its Ability to ________

Question

Muscle tissue is unique in its ability to ________.
A) repair itself after damage
B) produce powerful contractions
C) transmit electrical impulses
D) regulate the composition of interstitial fluid
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue is unique in its ability to produce powerful contractions, which allows for movement and mechanical work to be done by the body. While muscle tissue has some ability to repair itself after damage, this is not a unique characteristic, as most tissues in the body have some degree of regenerative capacity. Muscle tissue also has some ability to transmit electrical impulses (important for muscle contraction), but this is not unique either, as nerve tissue is specialized for transmitting electrical impulses. Muscle tissue does not play a significant role in regulating the composition of interstitial fluid. Therefore, only choice B is the best answer.