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Which of the following are simple forms of movement?
Which of the following are simple forms of movement?
What is the definition of locomotion?
What is the definition of locomotion?
What are the three main types of movements exhibited by cells in the human body?
What are the three main types of movements exhibited by cells in the human body?
Which type of movement is responsible for the removal of dust particles and foreign substances from the trachea?
Which type of movement is responsible for the removal of dust particles and foreign substances from the trachea?
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What is the primary function of muscular movement in the human body?
What is the primary function of muscular movement in the human body?
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Cilia and flagella are outgrowths of the nuclear membrane.
Cilia and flagella are outgrowths of the nuclear membrane.
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Muscle is a specialized tissue of which germ layer origin?
Muscle is a specialized tissue of which germ layer origin?
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Approximately ______ percent of the body weight of a human adult is contributed by muscles.
Approximately ______ percent of the body weight of a human adult is contributed by muscles.
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Which of the following are properties of muscles?
Which of the following are properties of muscles?
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Muscle classification is based on location, appearance, and nature of regulation. Based on their location, how many types of muscles are identified?
Muscle classification is based on location, appearance, and nature of regulation. Based on their location, how many types of muscles are identified?
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What is the other name for skeletal muscles?
What is the other name for skeletal muscles?
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What is the other name for visceral muscles ?
What is the other name for visceral muscles ?
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Cardiac muscles are voluntary muscles.
Cardiac muscles are voluntary muscles.
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Each skeletal muscle is made up of several muscle bundles, called fascicles.
Each skeletal muscle is made up of several muscle bundles, called fascicles.
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What is the connective tissue layer that holds muscle bundles together?
What is the connective tissue layer that holds muscle bundles together?
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What is the plasma membrane that encloses muscle fibers called?
What is the plasma membrane that encloses muscle fibers called?
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What is the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber called?
What is the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber called?
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The sarcoplasmic reticulum is the storehouse of calcium ions.
The sarcoplasmic reticulum is the storehouse of calcium ions.
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Myofibrils are composed of parallel filaments called myofilaments.
Myofibrils are composed of parallel filaments called myofilaments.
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Which of the following proteins are involved in muscle contraction?
Which of the following proteins are involved in muscle contraction?
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The sarcomere is the functional unit of contraction in a muscle fiber.
The sarcomere is the functional unit of contraction in a muscle fiber.
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What are the two primary proteins found in thin filaments?
What are the two primary proteins found in thin filaments?
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What is the primary protein found in thick filaments?
What is the primary protein found in thick filaments?
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What is the function of the Z line in a sarcomere?
What is the function of the Z line in a sarcomere?
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What is the zone in the thick filament that is not overlapped by thin filaments called?
What is the zone in the thick filament that is not overlapped by thin filaments called?
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The sliding filament theory states that muscle contraction occurs by the sliding of thick filaments over thin filaments.
The sliding filament theory states that muscle contraction occurs by the sliding of thick filaments over thin filaments.
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What initiates muscle contraction?
What initiates muscle contraction?
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What is the protein that masks the active binding sites for myosin on resting actin filaments?
What is the protein that masks the active binding sites for myosin on resting actin filaments?
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During muscle contraction, the I band and H band get shorter, while the A band remains the same length.
During muscle contraction, the I band and H band get shorter, while the A band remains the same length.
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The cycle of cross-bridge formation and breakage is repeated continuously during muscle contraction.
The cycle of cross-bridge formation and breakage is repeated continuously during muscle contraction.
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Muscle fatigue is caused by the accumulation of lactic acid due to the anaerobic breakdown of glycogen.
Muscle fatigue is caused by the accumulation of lactic acid due to the anaerobic breakdown of glycogen.
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Which of the following muscles are often called red muscles?
Which of the following muscles are often called red muscles?
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The skeletal system is composed of bones and cartilages.
The skeletal system is composed of bones and cartilages.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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The skull is made up of 22 bones.
The skull is made up of 22 bones.
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What are the three tiny bones present in the middle ear called?
What are the three tiny bones present in the middle ear called?
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Which of the following is a component of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following is a component of the axial skeleton?
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The vertebral column is composed of 26 serially arranged units called vertebrae.
The vertebral column is composed of 26 serially arranged units called vertebrae.
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Which of the following types of ribs are directly connected to the sternum via hyaline cartilage?
Which of the following types of ribs are directly connected to the sternum via hyaline cartilage?
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What is the name of the flat bone that forms the ventral midline of the thorax?
What is the name of the flat bone that forms the ventral midline of the thorax?
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Which of the following is the longest bone in the human body?
Which of the following is the longest bone in the human body?
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The pelvic girdle is formed by the fusion of two coxal bones.
The pelvic girdle is formed by the fusion of two coxal bones.
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The pelvic girdle articulates with the upper limbs.
The pelvic girdle articulates with the upper limbs.
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Joints are points of contact between bones or between bones and cartilages.
Joints are points of contact between bones or between bones and cartilages.
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Fibrous joints permit free movement between bones.
Fibrous joints permit free movement between bones.
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Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement.
Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement.
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Which type of joint allows considerable movement?
Which type of joint allows considerable movement?
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Which kind of joint allows movement in all directions?
Which kind of joint allows movement in all directions?
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Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles.
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles.
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Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased bone mass.
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased bone mass.
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Gout is an inflammatory condition caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Gout is an inflammatory condition caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints.
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Locomotion is a voluntary movement that causes the animal to change its place.
Locomotion is a voluntary movement that causes the animal to change its place.
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Amoeboid, ciliary, and muscular movements are the only types of movement exhibited by human cells.
Amoeboid, ciliary, and muscular movements are the only types of movement exhibited by human cells.
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Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles, meaning their contraction can be consciously controlled.
Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles, meaning their contraction can be consciously controlled.
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Visceral muscles are involuntary muscles, indicating that their contraction cannot be consciously controlled.
Visceral muscles are involuntary muscles, indicating that their contraction cannot be consciously controlled.
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Cardiac muscles are found in which organ?
Cardiac muscles are found in which organ?
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The sarcomere is the anatomical unit of a muscle fiber.
The sarcomere is the anatomical unit of a muscle fiber.
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The active sites for myosin on resting actin filaments are masked by a protein called tropomyosin.
The active sites for myosin on resting actin filaments are masked by a protein called tropomyosin.
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The myosin head acts as an ATPase, meaning it hydrolyzes ATP to release energy.
The myosin head acts as an ATPase, meaning it hydrolyzes ATP to release energy.
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Calcium ions binding to tropomyosin causes the exposure of active binding sites on actin for myosin.
Calcium ions binding to tropomyosin causes the exposure of active binding sites on actin for myosin.
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The sliding of actin filaments over myosin filaments is responsible for the shortening of the sarcomere and ultimately muscle contraction.
The sliding of actin filaments over myosin filaments is responsible for the shortening of the sarcomere and ultimately muscle contraction.
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The calcium ions are pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum after muscle contraction, leading to the relaxation of the muscle.
The calcium ions are pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum after muscle contraction, leading to the relaxation of the muscle.
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The amount of myoglobin in muscles determines their color, with red muscles having a higher myoglobin content than white muscles.
The amount of myoglobin in muscles determines their color, with red muscles having a higher myoglobin content than white muscles.
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White muscles rely primarily on aerobic metabolism for energy production.
White muscles rely primarily on aerobic metabolism for energy production.
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The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs and their supporting girdles.
The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs and their supporting girdles.
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The axial skeleton provides the framework for the body, while the appendicular skeleton supports and enables movement of the limbs.
The axial skeleton provides the framework for the body, while the appendicular skeleton supports and enables movement of the limbs.
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Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.
Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.
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Osteoporosis is a common age-related disorder characterized by the loss of bone density, making bones more fragile and susceptible to fractures.
Osteoporosis is a common age-related disorder characterized by the loss of bone density, making bones more fragile and susceptible to fractures.
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Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the bloodstream.
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the bloodstream.
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Study Notes
Locomotion and Movement
- Movement is a key feature of living organisms, including animals and plants.
- Unicellular organisms like Amoeba exhibit simple movements through protoplasmic streaming.
- Other organisms display movements using cilia, flagella, and tentacles.
- Locomotion involves a change in location, like walking, running, climbing, flying, or swimming.
Types of Movement
- Amoeboid movement: Cells like macrophages and leucocytes use pseudopodia (extensions of the cytoplasm) for movement.
- Ciliary movement: Coordinated movements of cilia (hair-like structures) line internal tubular organs, aiding in removing foreign particles or transporting substances. This movement is present in the respiratory and reproductive tracts.
- Muscular movement involves the contraction and relaxation of muscles to facilitate locomotion and other body movements.
Muscles
- Classified based on location, appearance, and regulation of activity (voluntary/involuntary) into Skeletal, Visceral (smooth), and Cardiac muscles.
- Skeletal muscles are striated (striped) and voluntary, responsible for body movement and posture.
- Visceral (smooth) muscles are nonstriated (smooth) and involuntary; they are present in the walls of internal organs (e.g., digestive tract) and aid in various functions.
- Cardiac muscle is striated and involuntary (present in the heart).
Skeletal System
- The skeletal system provides a framework for the body, enabling movement.
- Composed of bones and cartilages.
- Bones are hard and contain calcium salts (provides structural support) and cartilages are flexible and contain chondroitin salts.
- Human skeleton contains 206 bones divided into axial (80 bones) and appendicular (126 bones).
- Axial Skeleton: skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs.
- Appendicular Skeleton: limbs and their girdles.
Structure of Muscles
- Muscle fibers are enclosed by the sarcolemma (plasma membrane).
- Muscle fibers contain sarcoplasm (cytoplasm) and many nuclei.
- Sarcoplasmic reticulum (ER) stores calcium ions.
- Myofibrils (parallel filaments) have alternating dark (A bands) and light (I bands) sections, giving a striped appearance.
- Actin (thin) and myosin (thick) filaments form the basis for contraction within sarcomeres, the functional units of muscles.
- The sarcomere is the region between two Z lines.
Mechanism of Muscle Contraction
- Sliding Filament Theory: Thin actin filaments slide over thick myosin filaments, shortening the sarcomere and leading to muscle contraction.
- Cross-bridge formation between actin and myosin, powered by ATP hydrolysis, creates the force for sliding.
- Calcium ions play a crucial role in initiating the process by binding to troponin, exposing myosin-binding sites on actin.
Joints
- Joints are where bones meet.
- Classified as fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.
- Bones or cartilages are joined by fibrous connective tissues (sutures) in fibrous joints.
- Cartilaginous joints are joined by cartilage (e.g., vertebrae).
- Synovial joints have a synovial cavity filled with synovial fluid, allowing for considerable movement (e.g., ball-and-socket, hinge, gliding).
Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
- Muscular dystrophy: progressive degeneration of muscle tissue due to genetic factors.
- Arthritis: inflammation of joints resulting from various conditions (e.g., build-up of uric acid crystals).
- Osteoporosis: decreased bone mass (loss of calcium) often occurs in older individuals, especially women.
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Explore the fascinating ways living organisms move and navigate their environments. This quiz covers types of movement, including amoeboid, ciliary, and muscular movements, along with their significance in various organisms. Test your understanding of how movement is essential for survival.
