What are the general functions of a muscle tissue?

1 .They support bones and other structures.

2. They are mainly responsible for locomotion and movement of body parts.

3. They are also responsible for heart beat, for flow of the blood through the vessels, passage of food through alimentary canal, flow of air through respiratory tract etc.

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4. Every movement of the body whether it is respiration, digestion, secre­tion or excretion cannot take place without the participation of muscles.