17 Questions
What is the main purpose of the contraction of smooth muscle?
Assisting in blood leaving the left ventricle of the heart
Which physiological response is primarily controlled by the contraction of smooth muscle?
Pumping blood to the lungs
What function does the contraction of smooth muscle serve during deep inspiration?
Aiding in expanding the lungs for breathing
Which of the following is directly influenced by the contraction of smooth muscle?
Breathing rhythm
In which process does the contraction of smooth muscle play a crucial role?
Assisting in digestion
What type of skeletal muscle fiber is best suited for marathon running?
Slow-twitch (Type I)
Which type of skeletal muscle fiber is characterized by a higher concentration of myoglobin?
Fast-twitch
What metabolic property distinguishes slow-twitch muscles from fast-twitch muscles?
More capillaries and mitochondria
Which type of skeletal muscle fiber is designed for powerful, explosive movements?
Fast-twitch
What characteristic differentiates Type IIa muscle fibers from Type I and Type II fibers?
Balance between power and endurance
Which type of muscle fiber requires more oxygen consumption compared to the others?
Fast-twitch
What gives skeletal muscle fibers their striated appearance?
Alternating dark and light bands of actin and myosin proteins
What is the connective tissue sheath that surrounds groups of muscle fibers within a fascicle called?
Perimysium
Which component of skeletal muscle is responsible for encasing individual muscle fibers?
Endomysium
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
Moving bones and structures in response to neural signals
Which term describes the multinuclear cells that make up skeletal muscles?
Myocytes
What is the protective sheath surrounding the entire skeletal muscle called?
Epimysium
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