10 Questions
What are the three basic types of muscles found in the body?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle
What does the prefix 'myo' refer to?
Muscle
What type of muscles are subject to conscious control?
Voluntary muscles
What is the function of cardiac muscle?
To pump blood
What are the two structures that make up a myofibril?
Myosin and actin filaments
What is the specialized plasma membrane of a muscle cell called?
Sarcolemma
What is the function of muscles in the body?
Produce movement, maintain posture, stabilize joints, generate heat
Where are smooth muscles mainly found in the body?
In the walls of hollow organs
What is the connective tissue wrapping around a single muscle fiber called?
Endomysium
What gives distinct bands to myofibrils?
Alignment of myofilaments
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