8. What are the types of muscle?

There are three main types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. Skeletal muscle is what you typically think of when it comes to movement; it’s attached to bones and enables voluntary actions. Cardiac muscle is unique to the heart and pumps blood throughout your body, working involuntarily and tirelessly. Lastly, smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs, like the intestines and blood vessels, and also operates without conscious control. In real life, these muscles work together to keep your body functioning smoothly. For example, skeletal muscle obviously helps you lift that hefty grocery bag, but smooth muscle quietly wraps around your digestive system, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. Cardiac muscle? It's the tireless worker—beating away to keep your blood flowing. Each type plays its own critical role in keeping you alive and active!