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What is the function of smooth muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the function of smooth muscles in the respiratory system?
- Peristalsis
- Composes the heart
- Maintain pressure in arteries
- Change thoracic volume (correct)
Which body system is responsible for maintaining pressure in arteries?
Which body system is responsible for maintaining pressure in arteries?
- Muscular system (correct)
- Digestive system
- Nervous system
- Skeletal system
What is the function of skeletal muscles?
What is the function of skeletal muscles?
- Composes the heart
- Perform peristalsis
- Change thoracic volume
- Body movement (correct)
Where can cardiac muscles primarily be found in the body?
Where can cardiac muscles primarily be found in the body?
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What is the function of tendons in the body?
What is the function of tendons in the body?
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What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction?
What is the role of calcium in muscle contraction?
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Which component defines the boundary between sarcomeres?
Which component defines the boundary between sarcomeres?
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What causes muscle fatigue?
What causes muscle fatigue?
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How do steroids impact muscle cells?
How do steroids impact muscle cells?
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What is the alternative energy source for muscle contraction other than ATP?
What is the alternative energy source for muscle contraction other than ATP?
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What characterizes muscular dystrophy?
What characterizes muscular dystrophy?
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