10 Questions
What is the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?
Sequester and release calcium ions
What is the structure that bisects the I bands in a sarcomere?
Z lines
Which type of muscle cells are branched and striated?
Cardiac muscle cells
What is the function of T-tubules in muscle cells?
Form diads with adjacent sarcoplasmic reticulum
What gives rise to myoblasts in the process of muscle development?
Mesenchymal cells
From which Greek word does the term 'Sarco-' in muscle terminology originate?
Flesh
What is the main difference between smooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells?
Striations
Why is it incorrect to use 'striated muscle' interchangeably with 'skeletal muscle'?
Cardiac muscle is also striated
Which type of muscle has plump, central nuclei?
Cardiac
What distinguishes the blood supply of cardiac muscles from skeletal muscles?
More abundant in cardiac muscles
Test your knowledge about muscle terminology with these fun facts. Learn about the origins and meanings of the prefixes 'Sarco-' and 'Myo-' and distinguish between the different types of muscle cells. Find out the correct usage of terms like 'striated muscle' and 'skeletal muscle'.
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