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What is the function of skeletal muscle related to heat production?
What is the function of skeletal muscle related to heat production?
- Generating heat during physical exertion
- Generating heat during fever
- Generating heat during cold stress (correct)
- Generating heat during rest
What attaches skeletal muscles to bones?
What attaches skeletal muscles to bones?
- Fascia
- Tendons (correct)
- Ligaments
- Cartilage
What are muscles that decrease joint angles called?
What are muscles that decrease joint angles called?
- Adductors
- Abductors
- Flexors (correct)
- Extensors
Apart from force generation, what other function do skeletal muscles perform?
Apart from force generation, what other function do skeletal muscles perform?
Why is a thorough understanding of muscle structure and function important?
Why is a thorough understanding of muscle structure and function important?
What is the outermost layer that surrounds the entire muscle called?
What is the outermost layer that surrounds the entire muscle called?
What is the connective tissue that surrounds individual bundles of muscle fibers called?
What is the connective tissue that surrounds individual bundles of muscle fibers called?
What is the layer of protective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber called?
What is the layer of protective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber called?
What gives muscle fibers their striated appearance?
What gives muscle fibers their striated appearance?
What is the unique feature of muscle cells in terms of nuclei?
What is the unique feature of muscle cells in terms of nuclei?
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