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What initiates the process of muscle contraction?
What initiates the process of muscle contraction?
During isotonic contraction, which of the following statements is true?
During isotonic contraction, which of the following statements is true?
What happens when ATP binds to the myosin head during muscle contraction?
What happens when ATP binds to the myosin head during muscle contraction?
In isometric contractions, which parameter is primarily measured?
In isometric contractions, which parameter is primarily measured?
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Which of the following factors affects isotonic contractions?
Which of the following factors affects isotonic contractions?
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Study Notes
Muscle Contraction Steps
- Action potential triggers calcium release from sarcoplasmic reticulum
- Calcium binds to troponin, moving tropomyosin and exposing actin binding sites
- Myosin heads bind to actin, forming cross-bridges
- Myosin heads pivot, pulling actin filaments (power stroke)
- ATP binds to myosin, causing detachment of cross-bridges
- Myosin heads return to resting position (recovery stroke)
- Cycle repeats as long as calcium is present
Isotonic and Isometric Muscle Contraction
Isotonic Contraction
- Constant Force: Muscle shortens while maintaining a constant force (e.g., lifting a weight).
- Displacement: Measures the change in muscle length
- Mass Hanging: Increased mass hanging on the muscle leads to a decrease in the amount of shortening, increases latent period.
- Overcoming Load: The muscle must overcome the attached weight
- Increased Latent Period: This causes more delay between the trigger and the contraction.
- Muscle Shortening: Constant force leads to a decrease in muscle shortening
Isometric Contraction
- Constant Length: Muscle length does not change.
- Force Generation: Measures the force generated during contraction
- Tension Development: The muscle develops tension but doesn't shorten - holding a weight in a static position.
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Test your knowledge on the steps of muscle contraction, including the roles of calcium and ATP, as well as the differences between isotonic and isometric contractions. This quiz covers key concepts that are essential for understanding muscle physiology.
