Muscle Contraction

Welcome to the "Muscle Contraction" category on Questions LLC! This is the go-to destination for all your inquiries related to the fascinating process of muscle contraction. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, an athlete, a student, or simply curious about how our bodies work, this category provides a platform for you to explore, delve into, and find answers to your questions regarding muscle contraction. From understanding the science behind muscle movements to learning about different types of muscle contractions and their significance, we are here to satisfy your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge. So, join us on this enlightening journey as we unravel the secrets behind this fundamental aspect of our locomotion!

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Nearly ________ of the heat produced in the body is the result of muscle contraction.A. 55 percent B. 65 percent C. 75 percent
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2. asked by noah
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1.What are the types of heat production during contraction?2. Discuss the following factors that affect the strength/height of
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2. asked by lia
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I need help on the following:Imagine that a motor unit, with its nerve intact, is placed in a solution that is calcium-free (but
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2. asked by jack
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Smooth muscle contracts
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Nearly ________ movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction.A. All B. 50% of all C. 10% of all D. None of the above
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2. asked by Aya
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Smooth muscle contracts ________.A. Fast and rhythmically B. Slowly and rhythmically C. With intensity and speed D. Slowly and
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2. asked by Aya
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A contraction that causes a muscle to lengthen rather than shorten is calledA. eccentric. B. isotonic. C. static. D. isokinetic.
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2. asked by AK
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The distance between these structures shorten during a muscle contraction.Is the answer thick filaments(myosin) and thin
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2. asked by Danielle
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HUSSAIN takes an apple from the ball in the kitchen and toss it to his brother Osama in the family room what muscle contraction
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When a muscle fiber contracts as much as it can it is called what principal?
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2. asked by Anonymous
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When a muscle fiber contracts as much as it can it is called the___?
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Increased muscle tension due to increased stimulation frequency is:Temporal Summation Spatial Summation Size Principle
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2. asked by Francis
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Increased muscle tension due to increased stimulation frequency is:Temporal Summation Spatial Summation Size Principle Tetany
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2. asked by Francis
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place the following in order (1-11):Myosin heads bind to active sites on actin molecules ATP is hydrolyzed Myosin heads return
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2. asked by Katie
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You are floating motionless in outer space. Your mass is 70 kg. Your 70 kg transporter floats by and you attempt to bring in
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2. asked by Jeff
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You are floating motionless in outer space. Your mass is 70 kg. Your 70 kg transporter floats by and you attempt to bring in
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2. asked by Jeff
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Concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle is being shortened.(1 point) Responses True True False
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the latent period of muscle contraction:Which of the following is NOT associated
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2. asked by James
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Concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle is being shortened.(1 point) O True O False
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Where are mechanical-gated channels found in the process of muscle contraction?Group of answer choices The T-tubule The nucleus
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2. asked by mary
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During muscle contraction:during muscle contraction: (Choose the correct answer below). the M-line slides toward Z-disks actin
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2. asked by mary
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During muscle contractionthe M-line slides toward Z-disks actin pulls on myosin troponin forms a cross-bridge with actin Z-disks
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2. asked by mary
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Chose the right answer. During muscle contraction...a. the M-line slides toward Z-disks b. actin pulls on myosin c. troponin
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2. asked by mary
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contraction 4 What muscular contraction is being demonstrated in this picture?contraction 4 What muscular contraction is being
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What is the direct stimulus that allows for calcium release inside muscle?a. acetylcholine binding to its receptor on the
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2. asked by d
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What triggers/initiates muscle relaxation?a. action potential is generated on sarcolemma b. atp binds to the myosin head c.
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2. asked by d
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In the excitation-contraction coupling cascade of muscle, the motor end plate potential,a. stimulates intracellular calcium
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2. asked by d
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What is the "trigger mechanism" for the sliding filament process?Question 11 options: the release of troponin the release of
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What stores calcium necessary for muscle contraction?Question 23 options: periplasmic reticulum epimysium sarcoplasmic reticulum
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When a muscle fiber contracts as much as it can it is called the _________________.(1 point) Responses maximum potential
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When a muscle fiber contracts as much as it can it is called the _________________.(1 point) Responses maximum potential
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What would happen to the lumen of the tube when those fibers oriented around the circumference of the tube contracted?
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In the first step of the sliding filament theory, which electrolyte is released to activate the muscle fibers?(1 point)
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What is the final stage of a typical muscle contraction, ending the contraction?(1 point) Responses Myofibrils bind to each
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What happens when a muscle contracts?It lenthens It shortens
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2. asked by cesat
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Muscle contraction is described by:(1 point) Responses the sliding filament theory. the sliding filament theory. the bridge to
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What occurs when ATP binds to myosin?Power stroke Formation of a cross-bridge Myosin detached from actin ATP splits into ADP and
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2. asked by Truth
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What returns the myosin head to its original position?Blocking of actin thin filament sites Splitting of ATP Water Power stroke
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2. asked by Truth
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