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What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle fibers?
What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle fibers?
- Striated appearance
- Multinucleated
- Cylindrical with pointed ends (correct)
- Branched structure
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
- Skeletal muscle (correct)
- Smooth muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- All muscle types
How does cardiac muscle contraction differ from skeletal muscle contraction?
How does cardiac muscle contraction differ from skeletal muscle contraction?
- Cardiac muscle is under voluntary control
- Cardiac muscle contraction occurs rhythmically and without nervous stimulation (correct)
- Cardiac muscle does not relax between contractions
- Cardiac muscle fibers are multinucleated
What is a key function of skeletal muscles?
What is a key function of skeletal muscles?
Which structural characteristic is not associated with skeletal muscle fibers?
Which structural characteristic is not associated with skeletal muscle fibers?
What is the function of smooth muscle tissue?
What is the function of smooth muscle tissue?
What occurs at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction?
What occurs at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction?
What is released when ATP breaks down during muscle contraction?
What is released when ATP breaks down during muscle contraction?
What does fascia do in the skeletal muscular system?
What does fascia do in the skeletal muscular system?
In the context of skeletal muscles, what is the origin of a muscle?
In the context of skeletal muscles, what is the origin of a muscle?
Which of the following best describes agonist muscles?
Which of the following best describes agonist muscles?
What role do bursae play within the muscular system?
What role do bursae play within the muscular system?
Which muscle pair acts as antagonists in arm movement?
Which muscle pair acts as antagonists in arm movement?
What type of muscle fibers are found within a fascicle?
What type of muscle fibers are found within a fascicle?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in relation to internal organs?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in relation to internal organs?
What is located between tendons and bones to facilitate movement?
What is located between tendons and bones to facilitate movement?
What is the role of the agonist muscle during contraction?
What is the role of the agonist muscle during contraction?
Which cellular component of a muscle fiber serves as a calcium storage site?
Which cellular component of a muscle fiber serves as a calcium storage site?
What substance in the sarcoplasm provides energy for muscle contraction?
What substance in the sarcoplasm provides energy for muscle contraction?
Which type of myofilament is primarily composed of actin?
Which type of myofilament is primarily composed of actin?
Which structure penetrates the muscle cell to facilitate the contraction process?
Which structure penetrates the muscle cell to facilitate the contraction process?
What describes the function of the sarcolemma in a muscle fiber?
What describes the function of the sarcolemma in a muscle fiber?
What occurs when both the agonist and antagonist muscles contract simultaneously?
What occurs when both the agonist and antagonist muscles contract simultaneously?
What role does myoglobin serve in skeletal muscle fibers?
What role does myoglobin serve in skeletal muscle fibers?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
What are the smaller cylinders found within a skeletal muscle fiber called?
What are the smaller cylinders found within a skeletal muscle fiber called?
What is the function of myoglobin in muscle fibers?
What is the function of myoglobin in muscle fibers?
Which part of the muscle fiber conveys impulses to release calcium ions?
Which part of the muscle fiber conveys impulses to release calcium ions?
What is the structural role of myofibrils in muscle fibers?
What is the structural role of myofibrils in muscle fibers?
What happens to the I band during the contraction of a sarcomere?
What happens to the I band during the contraction of a sarcomere?
What type of protein comprises thick filaments in muscle fibers?
What type of protein comprises thick filaments in muscle fibers?
Which structure in the sarcomere contains only thick myofilaments?
Which structure in the sarcomere contains only thick myofilaments?
What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?
What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?
What is the primary difference between thick and thin myofilaments?
What is the primary difference between thick and thin myofilaments?
What occurs to the Z lines during muscle contraction?
What occurs to the Z lines during muscle contraction?
Which component is specifically responsible for storing calcium ions in muscle fibers?
Which component is specifically responsible for storing calcium ions in muscle fibers?
What is the term for the continuous sliding action of myosin and actin filaments during muscle contraction?
What is the term for the continuous sliding action of myosin and actin filaments during muscle contraction?
Which of the following is NOT a source of energy for muscle contraction?
Which of the following is NOT a source of energy for muscle contraction?
How do muscle cells primarily replenish ATP after its initial stock is used up?
How do muscle cells primarily replenish ATP after its initial stock is used up?
Which ions are crucial for the process of muscle contraction?
Which ions are crucial for the process of muscle contraction?
As exercise duration increases, which energy source becomes more significant?
As exercise duration increases, which energy source becomes more significant?
Flashcards
Types of Muscle Tissue
Types of Muscle Tissue
There are three main types of muscle tissue: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal.
Smooth Muscle Function
Smooth Muscle Function
Smooth muscle controls movements within the body, such as moving materials like blood and food. It's found in walls of organs and blood vessels.
Cardiac Muscle Structure
Cardiac Muscle Structure
Cardiac muscle makes up the heart. Its fibers are branched and connected by intercalated disks, and they contract rhythmically without need for outside stimulation.
Skeletal Muscle Structure
Skeletal Muscle Structure
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Skeletal Muscle Functions
Skeletal Muscle Functions
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Smooth Muscle Fibers
Smooth Muscle Fibers
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Cardiac Muscle Fibers
Cardiac Muscle Fibers
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Muscle Contraction
Muscle Contraction
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Muscle Protection
Muscle Protection
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Muscle Fascicle
Muscle Fascicle
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Muscle Fiber
Muscle Fiber
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Fascia
Fascia
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Tendons
Tendons
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Bursae
Bursae
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Muscle Origin
Muscle Origin
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Muscle Insertion
Muscle Insertion
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Agonist Muscle
Agonist Muscle
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Antagonist Muscle
Antagonist Muscle
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Muscle Fiber
Muscle Fiber
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Sarcolemma
Sarcolemma
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Myofibrils
Myofibrils
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Myofilaments
Myofilaments
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Thick Myofilaments
Thick Myofilaments
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Thin Myofilaments
Thin Myofilaments
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Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
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Myoglobin
Myoglobin
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Sarcoplasm
Sarcoplasm
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Myoglobin
Myoglobin
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T tubule
T tubule
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Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
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Myofibril
Myofibril
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Myofilament
Myofilament
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Sarcomere
Sarcomere
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I band (muscle)
I band (muscle)
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A band (muscle)
A band (muscle)
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Sliding Filament Model
Sliding Filament Model
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Muscle Energy Sources
Muscle Energy Sources
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Sliding Filament Theory
Sliding Filament Theory
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ATP in Muscle Contraction
ATP in Muscle Contraction
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Muscle ATP Production
Muscle ATP Production
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Ratchet Mechanism
Ratchet Mechanism
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Study Notes
Muscular System - Part 1
- Muscle tissue types: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. Each has a specific function.
- Skeletal muscle structure: A bundle of skeletal muscle fibers called a fascicle. Within a fascicle, each fiber is surrounded by connective tissue, and the fascicle itself is also surrounded by connective tissue.
- Muscle fibers (cells): Have a cylindrical shape. Inside the larger cylinder are smaller cylinders called myofibrils.
Muscular System - Part 2
- ATP Production in Muscle Cells: Muscle cells store limited ATP.
- Once ATP is used up, the cell has three ways to make more:
- Creatine Phosphate (CP) pathway
- Fermentation
- Cellular Respiration
- Once ATP is used up, the cell has three ways to make more:
- The Creatine Phosphate Pathway: The simplest and fastest way for muscles to make ATP. It's used at the beginning of exercise and only provides ATP for about 15 seconds.
- Fermentation: Anaerobic process that produces 2 ATP by breaking down glucose to lactate. Used during short-term, intense exercise when oxygen is low. This process can cause muscle aches and fatigue due to lactate buildup.
- Cellular Respiration: Slowest but most efficient method of making ATP. It uses oxygen to break down glucose or fatty acids for large amounts of energy. Occurs in the mitochondria and requires oxygen. Myoglobin in muscle cells delivers oxygen directly to the mitochondria.
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Explore the fundamentals of the muscular system in this quiz, covering muscle tissue types, skeletal muscle structure, and ATP production in muscle cells. Learn about cellular respiration, fermentation, and the creatine phosphate pathway as energy sources for muscle activity.
