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What defines the boundaries of a single sarcomere?
What defines the boundaries of a single sarcomere?
- I band
- Z line (correct)
- A band
- H zone
Where are the thinner filaments (actin) located?
Where are the thinner filaments (actin) located?
- A band
- H zone
- Z line
- I band (correct)
What is the area of an A band with only thick filaments called?
What is the area of an A band with only thick filaments called?
- I band
- H zone (correct)
- Z line
- A band
What ion is present when sliding occurs and muscle contracts?
What ion is present when sliding occurs and muscle contracts?
What happens to the coloration of a muscle when it contracts?
What happens to the coloration of a muscle when it contracts?
What kind of binding does an action potential cause?
What kind of binding does an action potential cause?
What is the energy necessary for muscle contraction derived from?
What is the energy necessary for muscle contraction derived from?
Where is the Z line located?
Where is the Z line located?
What is the only way for muscles to move?
What is the only way for muscles to move?
What are the moving parts of muscles called?
What are the moving parts of muscles called?
What are muscles made up of (generally)?
What are muscles made up of (generally)?
What is something necessary for muscles to move other than contraction?
What is something necessary for muscles to move other than contraction?
What are the three different kinds of skeletons?
What are the three different kinds of skeletons?
What is the functional unit of myofibril?
What is the functional unit of myofibril?
What kind of pattern are myofibrils arranged in?
What kind of pattern are myofibrils arranged in?
