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What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
- To support soft tissues
- To produce skeletal movement (correct)
- To maintain body temperature
- To guard body openings
Which of the following connective tissues surrounds individual muscle cells?
Which of the following connective tissues surrounds individual muscle cells?
- Perimysium
- Epimysium
- Endomysium (correct)
- Fascia
What is the purpose of transverse tubules (T tubules) in muscle fibers?
What is the purpose of transverse tubules (T tubules) in muscle fibers?
- To release calcium ions into the sarcoplasm
- To transmit action potential through the cell (correct)
- To stabilize myofilaments
- To form chambers for ion concentration
Which protein filaments are responsible for muscle contraction?
Which protein filaments are responsible for muscle contraction?
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Where does the densest and darkest area on a light micrograph appear in a sarcomere?
Where does the densest and darkest area on a light micrograph appear in a sarcomere?
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How do muscle fibers develop?
How do muscle fibers develop?
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What is the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the main function of connective tissues in muscle tissue?
What is the main function of connective tissues in muscle tissue?
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What is the primary role of blood vessels in muscle tissue?
What is the primary role of blood vessels in muscle tissue?
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What type of muscles are under voluntary control?
What type of muscles are under voluntary control?
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