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Muscle tone helps us to maintain an upright ______.
posture
The contraction of alternate fibers in a muscle is known as ______.
muscle tone
Muscle fibers need ATP to ______.
contract
The ______ regulates muscle tone in the brain.
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Normal muscle tone generates approximately 25% of the total body heat at ______.
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Study Notes
Muscle Tone
- Muscle tone is a state of slight contraction in most muscles, except during certain sleep stages.
- Muscle tone helps maintain an upright posture, for example, keeping your head up when sitting upright.
- Muscle tone is achieved by alternating contractions of muscle fibers, preventing fatigue.
- This is similar to a pianist continuously rippling their fingers over the piano keys, where some notes are always sounding while others change.
- The cerebellum regulates muscle tone.
Muscle Tone and Heat Production
- Muscle fibers require ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for contraction.
- During cell respiration, muscle fibers produce heat as a byproduct of ATP production.
- Muscle tone contributes approximately 25% of total body heat at rest.
- Heat production increases significantly during exercise.
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Description
Explore the concept of muscle tone, its role in maintaining posture, and how it relates to heat production in the body. This quiz covers the physiological aspects and mechanisms involving muscle fibers and energy requirements. Understand the significance of muscle tone in everyday activities and exercise.
