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What type of connective tissue sheath completely surrounds an entire skeletal muscle?

  • Perimysium
  • Endomysium
  • Epimysium (correct)
  • Myofascia
  • Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by the presence of striations and is involuntary?

  • Cardiac muscle (correct)
  • Smooth muscle
  • Epithelial muscle
  • Skeletal muscle
  • What is the primary function of myofibrils in a muscle cell?

  • Energy production
  • Contraction (correct)
  • Signal transmission
  • Storage of nutrients
  • Which of the following best describes the sarcoplasm in a skeletal muscle fiber?

    <p>It contains a high concentration of myoglobin and glycogen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue sheath surrounds a group of muscle fibers known as a fascicle?

    <p>Perimysium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle fibers?

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    Which structure bisects the H zone vertically in a sarcomere?

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    What composes the thick filaments in muscle fibers?

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    The I band in a sarcomere is primarily composed of which type of filament?

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    Which protein structure forms the boundary between adjacent sarcomeres?

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    What is the significance of T tubules in muscle contraction?

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    What arrangement characterizes the filaments in a sarcomere?

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    What structure is formed by the interaction of terminal cisterns and T tubules?

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    During muscle contraction, which part of the thick filament interacts with the thin filament?

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    What type of proteins are tropomyosin and troponin?

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    Which type of neuron is primarily involved in transmitting impulses from sensory receptors towards the CNS?

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    What is the primary type of neuron found in the dorsal root ganglia?

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    How many axons can a single oligodendrocyte wrap at once in the CNS?

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    What do you call the multipolar neurons that lie between motor and sensory neurons?

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    What type of processes does a bipolar neuron have?

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    In the structure of a myelin sheath in the CNS, which feature distinguishes it from other types?

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    Which of the following is NOT a region of the brain?

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    Which type of neuron is primarily responsible for carrying impulses from the CNS to effectors?

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    What happens to thin and thick filaments during muscle contraction?

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    Which process allows myosin heads to bind to actin?

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    When cross bridges form, what physical changes occur to the sarcomere?

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    Which division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle control?

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    What distinguishes the sympathetic division from the parasympathetic division?

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    What is the role of sensory (afferent) nerve fibers in the nervous system?

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    Which statement about neuroglia is true?

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    What does the autonomic nervous system specifically control?

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    Which of the following best describes the function of motor (efferent) nerve fibers?

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    What type of potential represents the stored energy from food in the context of muscle efficiency?

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    What is the primary function of astrocytes in the central nervous system?

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    Which type of cell in the central nervous system is responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid?

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    What is the function of microglial cells in the central nervous system?

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    What distinguishes oligodendrocytes from Schwann cells?

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    What is the role of the satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system?

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    Which statement correctly describes the difference between ganglia and nuclei?

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    What is the composition of the myelin sheath?

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    What is the primary function of nodes of Ranvier in myelinated fibers?

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    How do non-myelinated fibers compare to myelinated fibers regarding signal transmission speed?

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    What feature characterizes white matter in the nervous system?

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    What is the primary function of the thalamus within the diencephalon?

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    What structure separates the two cerebral hemispheres?

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    Which layer of the meninges is the strongest and adheres to the skull's inner surface?

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    What is the primary role of the hypothalamus?

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    Which component is responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid?

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    What is the name of the structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres?

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    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating balance and muscle movement?

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    What is the primary role of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum?

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    What is the function of the cardiovascular center in the medulla oblongata?

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    What two types of matter primarily compose the cerebral cortex?

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    Which of the following lobes is NOT a main division of the cerebral hemispheres?

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    Which of the following structures is part of the brainstem?

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    What is the primary role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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    What distinguishes the central sulcus in the brain?

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    Flashcards

    Skeletal Muscle

    Muscle tissue attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movement.

    Cardiac Muscle

    Muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for involuntary heart contractions.

    Smooth Muscle

    Muscle tissue found in internal organs (viscera), responsible for involuntary movements.

    Epimysium

    Connective tissue covering the entire skeletal muscle.

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    Sarcolemma

    Plasma membrane of a muscle fiber (cell).

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    Sarcomere

    The smallest contractile unit of a muscle fiber. It's the basic unit of muscle contraction.

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    Thick filament

    A filament in a muscle fiber, composed mainly of the protein myosin, and responsible for the 'thick' appearance under a microscope.

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    Thin filament

    A filament in a muscle fiber, composed primarily of the protein actin, and appearing thinner than the thick filaments.

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    Myosin

    A protein that forms the thick filaments in muscle fibers. Its heads bind to actin during contraction.

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    Actin

    A protein that forms the thin filaments in muscle fibers. It interacts with myosin to cause muscle contraction.

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    Z-disc

    A protein structure that anchors the thin filaments in a sarcomere.

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    Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

    A network of interconnected tubules within a muscle fiber that stores and releases calcium ions, which are essential to muscle contraction.

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    T-tubules

    Invaginations of the sarcolemma (muscle cell membrane) that allow electrical signals to quickly penetrate the muscle fiber, triggering calcium release.

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    Sliding Filament Model

    The model describing how muscle contraction works, where thin and thick filaments slide past each other, shortening the sarcomere.

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    Relaxed Muscle State

    In a relaxed state, the thin filaments (actin) and thick filaments (myosin) overlap only slightly at the ends of the A band.

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    Muscle Contraction

    During muscle contraction, the thin filaments slide past the thick filaments, increasing the overlap between them. The filaments themselves don't change length.

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    Cross Bridges

    When a nerve impulse reaches a muscle fiber, myosin heads bind to actin, forming cross bridges. These bridges are responsible for pulling the thin filaments during contraction.

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    Ratcheting Action

    The cross bridges form and break repeatedly, each time pulling the thin filaments a little closer towards the center of the sarcomere. This repeated action is known as the ratcheting action.

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    Sarcomere Shortening

    The ratcheting action causes the sarcomere (the basic unit of a muscle fiber) to shorten, which in turn shortens the entire muscle fiber.

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    Z Disc Movement

    During muscle contraction, the Z discs (boundaries of a sarcomere) are pulled closer to the M line (the center of the sarcomere).

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    I Band Changes

    The I band, which contains only thin filaments, becomes shorter during muscle contraction.

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    H Zone Disappearance

    The H zone, which contains only thick filaments, disappears during muscle contraction.

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    A Band Movement

    The A band, which contains both thick and thin filaments, stays the same length during contraction, but appears to move closer to the adjacent A bands.

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    CNS vs. PNS

    The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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    Astrocytes

    The most abundant type of glial cell in the CNS. They provide structural support to neurons, regulate blood flow in the brain, and are involved in repairing nervous tissue.

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    Microglial Cells

    These are the immune cells of the CNS, acting as defenders against pathogens and cellular debris.

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    Ependymal Cells

    These line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, producing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

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    Oligodendrocytes

    These cells, found in the CNS, produce myelin sheaths that insulate axons and speed up nerve impulse transmission.

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    Satellite Cells

    These cells surround neuron cell bodies in the PNS, performing functions similar to astrocytes in the CNS.

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    Schwann Cells

    These cells, found in the PNS, produce myelin sheaths around axons, similar to oligodendrocytes in the CNS.

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    Neuron Structure

    Neurons are the structural units of the nervous system. They are specialized for transmitting nerve impulses and consist of a cell body and one or more processes.

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    Dendrite

    A branched process of a neuron that receives incoming signals.

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    Nuclei vs. Ganglia

    Nuclei are clusters of neuron cell bodies in the CNS, controlling specific functions like movement and breathing. Ganglia are clusters of neuron cell bodies in the PNS, processing information for reflexes.

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    Myelin Sheath in CNS

    A fatty covering formed by oligodendrocytes that insulates axons in the central nervous system, increasing the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

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    Multipolar Neuron

    A neuron with one axon and multiple dendrites, the most common type of neuron found in the central nervous system.

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    Bipolar Neuron

    A neuron with one axon and one dendrite, found in specialized sensory organs like the retina and olfactory epithelium.

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    Unipolar Neuron

    A neuron with a single process that branches into an axon and dendrite, mainly found in the peripheral nervous system, especially in sensory ganglia.

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    Sensory Neuron

    A neuron that transmits impulses from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system.

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    Motor Neuron

    A neuron that carries impulses from the central nervous system to effectors, such as muscles and glands.

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    Interneuron

    A neuron that connects motor and sensory neurons within the central nervous system, facilitating communication and processing of information.

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    Brain Stem Functions

    The brain stem, including the midbrain, pons, and medulla, controls essential life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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    Cerebellum

    A major part of the brain located at the back, responsible for coordinating movements, balance, and posture.

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    Gray Matter

    The outer layer of the brain, made up of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and glial cells. It's responsible for processing information.

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    White Matter

    The inner layer of the brain, made up of myelinated axons. It acts as a communication pathway for signals.

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    Gyri

    Ridges or folds on the surface of the brain, increasing surface area for processing.

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    Sulci

    Shallow grooves on the surface of the brain separating the gyri.

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    Fissures

    Deep grooves on the surface of the brain, dividing the brain into lobes.

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    Longitudinal Fissure

    A deep groove that separates the two cerebral hemispheres.

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    Transverse Cerebral Fissure

    A deep groove that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.

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    Cerebral Cortex

    The outer layer of the cerebrum responsible for higher mental functions like thinking, learning, and memory.

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    Ventricles of the Brain

    Fluid-filled chambers within the brain that contain and circulate CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid).

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    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

    A clear fluid that cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord, providing nourishment and removing waste products.

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    Meninges

    Protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and protection.

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    Dura Mater

    The outermost layer of the meninges, a strong and tough membrane.

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    Arachnoid Mater

    The middle layer of the meninges, a delicate web-like membrane.

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    Pia Mater

    The innermost layer of the meninges, a thin membrane that tightly adheres to the brain.

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    Study Notes

    Muscle Tissue Types

    • Skeletal muscle—attaches to bones, controls movement, and has obvious striations
    • Cardiac muscle—forms the heart walls, has striations, and cannot be consciously controlled
    • Smooth muscle—lines internal organs, lacks striations, and is involuntary

    Connective Tissue Sheaths

    • Epimysium: dense irregular connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle
    • Perimysium: fibrous connective tissue surrounding fascicles (bundles of muscle fibers)
    • Endomysium: fine areolar connective tissue surrounding each muscle fiber

    Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle Fiber

    • Sarcolemma: plasma membrane of a muscle fiber
    • Sarcoplasm: cytoplasm of a muscle fiber, containing glycogen for energy storage and myoglobin for oxygen storage
    • Myofibrils: densely packed, rod-like elements within a muscle fiber, responsible for 80% of the cell's volume
    • Sarcomeres: repeating functional units of myofibrils, giving a striated appearance
    • Myofilaments: actin (thin) and myosin (thick) filaments within sarcomeres
    • Striations: alternating dark (A bands) and light (I bands) regions within sarcomeres
    • A band: contains thick filaments and overlapping thin filaments
    • I band: contains only thin filaments
    • H zone: lighter region within the A band, where filaments don't overlap
    • M line: supporting protein in the center of the H zone
    • Z discs: boundaries of adjacent sarcomeres, anchored to thin filaments

    Thick and Thin Filaments

    • Actin myofilaments (thin): extend across the I band and part of the A band, anchored to Z discs

    • Myosin myofilaments (thick): extend along the length of the A band, connected at the M line

    • Thick filaments are composed of myosin proteins with a tail and globular head.

    • Thin filaments are made primarily of actin, along with tropomyosin and troponin regulatory proteins.

    Sarcoplasmic Reticulum and T-Tubules

    • Sarcoplasmic reticulum: network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum tubules surrounding each myofibril, storing and releasing calcium ions
    • T tubules: tube-like extensions of the sarcolemma that penetrate into the muscle fiber, increasing surface area
    • Triad: area formed from a T-tubule and 2 terminal cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reticulum

    Sliding Filament Model of Contraction

    • During contraction, thin filaments slide past thick filaments, causing the actin and myosin filaments to overlap more
    • A nerve impulse triggers the release of calcium ions, releasing troponin
    • Cross-bridges are formed when myosin heads bind to actin filaments
    • Using ATP, myosin heads pull on actin, causing the thin filaments to slide inward
    • The Z discs are pulled closer together, and the sarcomere shortens.

    Neuromuscular Junction

    • The point of contact between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber
    • Acetylcholine (ACh) is released, initiating a muscle contraction

    Mechanical, Chemical and Voltage Potentials

    • Mechanical potential: The strength of your muscles to move things.
    • Chemical potential: The fuel stored in cells from food (energy).
    • Voltage potential: The electric charge inside your cells, like a battery waiting to fire.
    • Action potential: The electrical signal that causes things to happen, like muscle movement or nerve signals.

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