Types of Muscular Tissue and Muscle Function Quiz
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Which protein is the major component of thick filaments in skeletal muscle?

  • Actin
  • Tropomyosin
  • Troponin
  • Myosin (correct)
  • What is the structure that houses the contractile proteins in a skeletal muscle cell?

  • Sarcoplasmic reticulum
  • Myofibril
  • Sarcomere (correct)
  • Myofilament
  • What is the name of the membrane system that stores and releases calcium ions for muscle contraction?

  • Sarcoplasmic reticulum (correct)
  • Myofibrils
  • T-tubules
  • Sarcolemma
  • What is the name of the junction where the motor neuron meets the skeletal muscle fiber?

    <p>Neuromuscular junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for transmitting the action potential deep into the muscle fiber?

    <p>T-tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes the sliding of thick and thin filaments during muscle contraction?

    <p>Sliding filament theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is the primary energy source for muscle contraction?

    <p>Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the sustained contraction of a muscle due to repeated stimuli?

    <p>Tetanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle fiber is associated with endurance activities?

    <p>Type I (slow-twitch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the partial contraction of a muscle at rest?

    <p>Muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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