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What is the structural and functional unit of the skeletal muscle fiber?
What is the structural and functional unit of the skeletal muscle fiber?
- Sarcolemma
- Sarcomere (correct)
- Sarcoplasmic reticulum
- Z-line
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton and has voluntary contraction?
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton and has voluntary contraction?
- Skeletal (correct)
- Smooth
- Striated
- Cardiac
What is the dense connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle called?
What is the dense connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle called?
- Endomysium
- Fascicle
- Perimysium
- Epimysium (correct)
What is the medical term for the increase in size of muscle fibers?
What is the medical term for the increase in size of muscle fibers?
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What is the distance between 2 successive Z-lines in the skeletal muscle fiber?
What is the distance between 2 successive Z-lines in the skeletal muscle fiber?
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