10 Questions
Which type of muscle fibers are used in rapid burst swimming activities in fish?
White muscle fibers
What are the two major metabolic fuels that fuel white muscle fibers in fish?
Glucose and phosphocreatine
Which type of muscle fibers lack significant supply of blood vessels and arteries?
White muscle fibers
What can rapid muscular action in white muscle fibers cause?
Muscle fatigue
What are the vertically arranged mass fibers in fish bodies called?
Myomers
Which type of muscle fibers in fish bodies are used in rapid burst swimming activities?
White muscle fibers
What are the two major metabolic fuels that fuel white muscle fibers in fish?
Glucose and phosphocreatine
What could rapid muscular action in white muscle fibers cause?
Oxygen deprivation and muscle fatigue
What is the composition of fish bodies in terms of muscle?
60-70% muscle
What are the vertically arranged mass fibers in fish bodies called?
Myomers
Test your knowledge on the physiology of fish muscles and the growth of fish in this quiz. Learn about the different types of muscle fibers found in fish bodies and their arrangement. Explore the distinctions between epaxial and hypaxial muscles in fish.
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