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Which of the following structures is uniquely found in cardiac muscle fibers?
Which of the following structures is uniquely found in cardiac muscle fibers?
- Terminal expansion of axons
- Nuclei
- Myofibrils
- Intercalated discs (correct)
What is the primary difference in the arrangement of nuclei between skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers?
What is the primary difference in the arrangement of nuclei between skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers?
- Skeletal muscle fibers have a single, centrally located nucleus, while cardiac fibers have multiple, peripheral nuclei.
- Cardiac muscle fibers have multiple, centrally located nuclei, while skeletal fibers have a single, peripheral nucleus.
- Skeletal muscle fibers have multiple, centrally located nuclei, while cardiac fibers have a single, peripheral nucleus.
- Cardiac muscle fibers have a single, centrally located nucleus, while skeletal fibers have multiple, peripheral nuclei. (correct)
Which of the following structures is responsible for the synchronized contraction of cardiac muscle fibers?
Which of the following structures is responsible for the synchronized contraction of cardiac muscle fibers?
- Terminal expansion of axons
- Perinuclear sarcoplasm
- Intercalated discs (correct)
- Myofibrils
What distinguishes the structure of smooth muscle fibers from both skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers?
What distinguishes the structure of smooth muscle fibers from both skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers?
Where within the small intestine would you expect to find the myenteric nerve plexus?
Where within the small intestine would you expect to find the myenteric nerve plexus?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of motor endplates?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of motor endplates?
Which of the following structures is NOT directly involved in the contraction of smooth muscle fibers?
Which of the following structures is NOT directly involved in the contraction of smooth muscle fibers?
What is the primary function of the connective tissue surrounding cardiac muscle fibers?
What is the primary function of the connective tissue surrounding cardiac muscle fibers?
What is the main function of muscle tissue?
What is the main function of muscle tissue?
Which type of muscle tissue is classified as striated?
Which type of muscle tissue is classified as striated?
What are the basic building blocks of skeletal muscle?
What are the basic building blocks of skeletal muscle?
How are cardiac muscle cells structurally connected?
How are cardiac muscle cells structurally connected?
What distinguishes smooth muscle from striated muscle?
What distinguishes smooth muscle from striated muscle?
What provides the innervation for cardiac muscle tissue?
What provides the innervation for cardiac muscle tissue?
Which of the following statements about skeletal muscle is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about skeletal muscle is incorrect?
What is the correct term for the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber?
What is the correct term for the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber?
What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?
What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?
What surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber?
What surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber?
Which statement about skeletal muscle fibers is true?
Which statement about skeletal muscle fibers is true?
What is the role of the perimysium in skeletal muscle structure?
What is the role of the perimysium in skeletal muscle structure?
What constitutes the dark A bands and light I bands in skeletal muscle fibers?
What constitutes the dark A bands and light I bands in skeletal muscle fibers?
Which structure is associated with the nerve terminations on individual skeletal muscle fibers?
Which structure is associated with the nerve terminations on individual skeletal muscle fibers?
How are skeletal muscle fibers innervated?
How are skeletal muscle fibers innervated?
What is the appearance of skeletal muscle fibers under higher magnification?
What is the appearance of skeletal muscle fibers under higher magnification?
Flashcards
Basal Lamina
Basal Lamina
A thin layer surrounding each cell that supports tissue structure.
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Involuntary muscle found in walls of vessels and internal organs.
Skeletal Muscle Fibers
Skeletal Muscle Fibers
Multinucleated fibers displaying striations, responsible for voluntary movement.
Striations
Striations
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Perimysium
Perimysium
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Endomysium
Endomysium
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Myoneural Junction
Myoneural Junction
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Motor Nerves
Motor Nerves
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Motor Endplates
Motor Endplates
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Cross-Striations
Cross-Striations
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Intercalated Discs
Intercalated Discs
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Nuclei in Cardiac Muscle
Nuclei in Cardiac Muscle
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Perinuclear Sarcoplasm
Perinuclear Sarcoplasm
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Smooth Muscle Layers
Smooth Muscle Layers
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Myenteric Nerve Plexus
Myenteric Nerve Plexus
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Muscle Tissue
Muscle Tissue
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Striated Muscle
Striated Muscle
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Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle
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Cardiac Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
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Smooth Muscle
Smooth Muscle
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Sarcomere
Sarcomere
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Sarcoplasm
Sarcoplasm
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Study Notes
Muscle Tissue Overview
- Muscle tissue is specialized for movement
- Its main function is generating force through contraction
- Contraction is achieved through the interaction of actin and myosin proteins
- Muscle affects limb and body part movement (skeletal muscle)
- Muscle changes the dimensions of internal organs (smooth muscle)
- Muscle moves blood through the heart (cardiac muscle)
Sarcomere Structure
- The sarcomere is the basic unit of muscle contraction
- The A band maintains a consistent length during contraction/relaxation
- The H and I bands change length during contraction/relaxation
Muscle Tissue Classification
- Striated Muscles: exhibit striations
- Skeletal Muscle:
- Basic units are striated muscle fibers
- Striations result from the arrangement of actin and myosin.
- Function is controlled consciously
- Comprises large fibers with multiple nuclei
- Myofibrils organized to create sarcomeres
- Surrounded by sarcolemma & sarcoplasm
- Cardiac Muscle:
- Consists of cardiomyocytes with an internal structure similar to skeletal muscle
- Has its own conduction system, regulated by autonomic nerves
- Skeletal Muscle:
- Non-Striated Muscles: do not exhibit striations
- Smooth Muscle:
- Composed of spindle-shaped cells
- Cells connect to each other
- Surrounded by connective tissue
- Nucleus is elongated
- Involuntary contraction
- Lines the walls of internal organs and blood vessels
- Smooth Muscle:
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- Basic unit formed by myoblasts during embryogenesis
- Contractile myofilaments fill the cytoplasm of the syncytium
- Larger units are formed called sarcomere
- Sarcolemma refers to three layers of the muscle fiber's surface
- Muscle fibers divided into red and white
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- Composed of cardiac myocytes in longitudinal axis with a centrally located nucleus, with one or more cellular processes
- Cardiac muscle cells work continuously and without fatigue, adapting to aerobic metabolism
Smooth Muscle Tissue
- Composed of spindle-shaped cells
- Cells are connected to each other
- Surrounded by a basal lamina and a network of reticular fibers
- Nucleus is elongated
- Contraction is involuntary
- Found in the walls of blood vessels and internal organs, as well as in the skin
- Innervated by autonomic nerves
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