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What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?
- To generate force or movement (correct)
- To generate action potentials
- To respond to stimuli
- To transmit action potentials
Which system innervates the skeletal muscles?
Which system innervates the skeletal muscles?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system
- Somatic nervous system (correct)
- Central nervous system
What is activated first during muscle contraction?
What is activated first during muscle contraction?
- Myocytes
- Muscle cells
- Thin filaments (correct)
- Thick filaments
What characterizes Type 1 skeletal muscle fibers?
What characterizes Type 1 skeletal muscle fibers?
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Which type of skeletal muscle fibers are responsible for powerful contractions?
Which type of skeletal muscle fibers are responsible for powerful contractions?
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What is a distinguishing feature of Type 2b skeletal muscle fibers?
What is a distinguishing feature of Type 2b skeletal muscle fibers?
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What is the role of the triad structure in skeletal muscle?
What is the role of the triad structure in skeletal muscle?
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What component of the skeletal muscle structure is responsible for calcium storage?
What component of the skeletal muscle structure is responsible for calcium storage?
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Which connective tissue covers groups of muscles?
Which connective tissue covers groups of muscles?
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