3 Questions
What is the diameter of a typical myofiber in skeletal muscle?
0.05 millimeters
Which proteins mainly make up the myofilaments in myofibrils of skeletal muscle?
Actin and Myosin
What keeps the muscle supplied with the oxygen and glucose needed?
Capillaries
Explore the composition and organization of skeletal (striated or voluntary) muscles, including the arrangement of myofibers, myofibrils, and myofilaments. Learn about the role of proteins like actin and myosin, as well as the importance of capillaries in supplying oxygen and glucose to the muscles.
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