Specific characteristics of muscles are similar to those of a heavy rubber band when stretched. Contractile filaments of muscles move past each other and change the shape and size of the muscle
Based on this information, the nurse is explaining to the client about the characteristic of contractility of muscle tissue. What is the best explanation of muscle contractility to include in client teaching? A) Ability to shorten and become thicker
B) Ability to stretch
C) Ability to return to normal length after stretching
D) Ability to respond to a stimulus
A
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Contractility: ability to shorten and become thicker. Extensibility: ability to stretch. Elasticity: ability to return to normal length after stretching. Irritability: ability to respond to a stimulus (nerve impulses).
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