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What molecules do muscles use to convert the energy of ATP into force?

  • Collagen and elastin
  • Actin and myosin (correct)
  • Keratin and fibrin
  • Myoglobin and troponin

Which model is used to explain muscle contraction at the microscopic level?

  • Sliding filament model (correct)
  • Cross-bridge model
  • Huxley model
  • Sarcomere model

What determines the force, velocity, and duration of muscle contraction?

  • Presence of collagen
  • Type of muscle fiber
  • Level of calcium ions (correct)
  • Amount of myoglobin

How do muscles generate ATP?

<p>Through aerobic respiration and anaerobic glycolysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does smooth muscle differ from skeletal muscle?

<p>Smooth muscle lacks striations, while skeletal muscle has visible striations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the special characteristic of smooth muscle?

<p>It has spindle-shaped cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

<p>Moving bones at the joints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of actin and myosin in muscle contraction?

<p>Actin and myosin interact to produce muscle force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of energy for muscle contraction?

<p>ATP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between whole muscle contraction and muscle fiber contraction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Muscle Contraction

  • Muscles use actin and myosin molecules to convert the energy of ATP into force.
  • The Sliding Filament Model is used to explain muscle contraction at the microscopic level.

Regulation of Muscle Contraction

  • The force, velocity, and duration of muscle contraction are determined by the frequency of neural stimulation, the number of motor units activated, and the type of muscle fibers involved.

ATP Generation

  • Muscles generate ATP through cellular respiration, which involves the breakdown of nutrients to produce energy.

Types of Muscle

  • Smooth muscle differs from skeletal muscle in that it is non-striated, contains a single nucleus, and is capable of slow, sustained contractions.
  • The special characteristic of smooth muscle is its ability to contract without nervous stimulation.
  • The primary function of skeletal muscle is to facilitate movement and maintain posture.

Muscle Proteins

  • Actin and myosin play a crucial role in muscle contraction, with actin providing the framework for contraction and myosin generating the force through its ATP-driven sliding motion.

Energy Source

  • The source of energy for muscle contraction is ATP, which is generated through cellular respiration.

Muscle Contraction Types

  • The main difference between whole muscle contraction and muscle fiber contraction is the level of organization, with whole muscle contraction involving the coordinated effort of multiple muscle fibers, while muscle fiber contraction involves the contraction of individual fibers.

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