During muscle contraction, the ion that leaks out of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and induces myofibrils to contract is O Na+. O Mg2+. O Cksup>-. O K+. O Ca2+.

Q: Which of the following is found on the outside of skeletal muscles? a). Myofibrilsb). Sheathc).…

A: Answer- Skeletal muscle is comprised of myofibrils that are arranged in the form of bundles…

Q: Muscle contraction can occur when: is it 1,2,3,4? A bands lengthen. myosin filaments shorten.…

A: Muscle is a specialized contractile tissue that is a distinguishing characteristic of animals.…

Q: During the cross-bridge cycle of muscle contraction, what is the role of troponin? it changes shape…

A: The biological cells possess three movement types. These are muscular, amoeboid, and ciliary. The…

Q: muscle cells are made up of? A. Z bars b. actin c. myosin d. myofibrils

A: Muscles are soft tissues found in most of the animals. Functions of muscles are to produce motion…

Q: Most skeletal muscles contain which of the following? O fast twitch fibers O slow twitch fibers O…

A: * Skeletal muscle functions in voluntary actions hence called as voluntary muscle. *Skeletal muscles…

Q: Which of the following does not occur during muscle contraction? Release of calcium into sarcoplasm…

A: Muscle contraction occurs when the action potential from the motor neuron passes the signal to a…

Q: How fast could a non-muscle cell make a contraction compared to a muscle cell if the relative rates…

A: In muscle contraction, actin filaments are associated with myosin filaments to perform various kinds…

Q: Which of the following lists the structures from largest to smallest?a. motor unit, muscle,…

A: Muscle is a soft tissue found in many animals. Muscle cells contain protein fibers of actin and…

Q: Which item is biggest? A. myosin head B. myofibril C. troponin D. sarcomere

A: Muscles are compact structures made up of highly tensile , strong, long, multinucleated cells called…

Q: In relaxed muscle, the myosin-binding site on adin is blocked by ?

A: Step 1 Contractile elements of muscle fibre are myofibrils. They are made up of contractile units…

Q: During a single muscle twitch, the sarcomeres within a muscle contract maximally. How can you…

A: A contraction of muscle fibers generate when an action potential pass down the motor neurons. A…

Q: Which of the following skeletal muscle fiber types would have the fastest contractions and the…

A: Muscles are composed of a group of muscle fibers. Fibers of skeletal muscles are classified into…

Q: Why is the latent period longer during an isotonic twitch of a skeletalmuscle fiber than it is…

A: Muscle tissue is a well-vascularized soft tissue present in the muscles of an animal body. Muscle…

Q: The higher the frequency of action potentials, the higher amount of force produced in a muscle.…

A: An action potential is a change in the membrane potential of the neuron. This is caused due to…

Q: What is the first and most direct energy source for muscle con￾traction? a. glucose b. ATP c.…

A: Answer- The muscle contraction is the crutial step in the movement and locomotion.

Q: Myosin ATPase activity rotates the myosin head to the strained, cocked position is associated with…

A: Myosin ATPase activity is positively related with muscle contraction. Therefore, the quantity of…

Q: Please describe when the myosin heads grab and pull on the active sites in the actin fibers

A: Muscle cells are specific for contraction. It allows for motions and facilitates bodily processes…

Q: For relaxation to occur, A. calcium leaves the sarcoplasmic reticulum, and troponin binds calcium…

A: The muscle contraction and relaxation are regulated by the concentration of calcium ions released…

Q: The decrease in active force that occurs at lengths longer than the optimal length is caused by: O…

A: According to the question, the decrease in active force that occurs at lengths longer than the…

Q: A muscle fiber is the same thing as a: a) myofibril. b) myocyte. c) myofilament. d) fascicle.

A: MUSCULAR TISSUE:- These tissues are different from other tissues as they have the ability to…

Q: List TWO (2) differences between smooth muscle contraction and skeletal muscle contraction.

A: Muscle cells are intended to produce power and movement. There are three kinds of mammalian muscles…

Q: The following are the basic steps of a muscle contraction:               I.  Neurotransmitters bind…

A: Muscle tissue is responsible for movement. There are found three types of muscles: Skeletal,…

Q: Which muscle filament in skeletal muscle contains the calcium-binding protein? O Thick O Sarcomere O…

A: Skeletal muscles play a huge role in the way our bodies function because, without muscles, our bones…

Q: Which of the following factors can help to increase contractile force? small load large muscle…

A: Introduction Muscle contraction is defined as the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles…

Q: Thick myofilaments contain which of the following? (Select all that apply) troponin actin myosin…

A: Myofilaments are key regulators of the contraction in cardiac and skeletal muscles. The thick-thin…

Q: list that has the order from the smallest to the larges a) Sarcomere , Myofibrilactin , myosin b)…

A: Correct option: b) Actin, -sarcomere, -Myofibril, -Muscle Fibre

Q: Graded muscle contractions ________. depend on activation of more and more motor units depend…

A: Muscle cells are made up of two key protein filaments called actin and myosin. These proteins are…

Q: Repetitive stimulation of a skeletal muscle fiber will cause an increase in contractile strength…

A: Muscles are tissues which helps in locomotion and motion . There are different types of muscles in…

Q: What is the main role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction? produce calcium store…

A: The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR), which is comparable to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in other…

Q: Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the neuromuscular junction? O presynaptic calcium influx…

A: Calcium ions activate the exocytosis of the synaptic vesicle which contains neurotransmitters and it…

Q: Skeletal muscle contraction requires: O calcium ions O ATP O arrival of a nerve impulse all the…

A: Skeletal muscle is composed of muscle fibres which have smaller units called myofibrils. There are…

Q: Repetitive stimulation of a skeletal muscle fiber will cause an increase in contractile strength…

A: Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles. Skeletal muscles are striated because of presence of…

Q: Place these structures in order from LARGEST structure to SMALLEST: A) Myofibril  B) Myofilament…

A: Each skeletal muscle is an organ that consists of various integrated tissues. These tissues include…

Q: Which of the following does not occur during the excitation contraction coupling of skeletal muscle?…

A: Excitation contraction coupling of skeletal muscle is the connection between electrical action…

Q: Contraction of muscle fibers in skeletal muscle is initiated by the uptake of calcium by the…

A: Movement refers to any change in body position. It is a fundamental characteristic of living beings.…

Q: Explain the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, including the following parts; thich…

A: Muscle contraction is the mechanism of generation of tension in the muscle fibers. The contraction…

Q: Which of the following would NOT occur as a result of regular exercise to a specific muscle group…

A: The exercising involves the training of muscles by putting heavy load on them, due to exercising the…

Q: During which step of a muscle contraction cycle is ATP needed? when myosin head does a power stroke…

A: Muscle contraction occurs when tension is generated in the muscle fibers. It occurs due to the…

Q: Which of the following regions of a sarcomere does not change length during a contraction because it…

A: Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles. The contraction and relaxation in the skeletal muscle enable…

Q: The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is called________.a. myofibrilb. sarcolemmac. sarcoplasmd.…

A: Muscle is a soft tissue which is found in most animals. They are helpful in providing movement and…

Q: How would ine generate more muscle tension to pick up something heavy? Increase activation of motor…

A: The nervous system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of nerves which carry…

Q: skeletal muscle is packed with myofibrils consisting of a repeating chain of contractile units we…

A: Sarcomere shortens and then the muscle contract. Sarcomere is considered as the smallest unit of…

Q: How does calcium release in the muscle fiber result in the cross-bridge for contraction? Use key…

A: Thin filaments contain the protein actin, nebulin, tropomodulin, tropomysoin and troponin. Troponin…

Q: The muscle relaxes if no new nerve signal arrives. However the neurotransmitter from the previous…

A: The force exerted by the muscle is less than its maximum in a concentric contraction, and the muscle…

Q: The muscle cell membrane of the neuromuscular junction is called the A. Synaptic cleft B. Motor end…

A: Introduction The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is a highly specialised synapse that connects a motor…

Q: All the following are important for smooth muscle contraction EXCEPT? Select one: a. Actin b. Myosin…

A: The mechanism of muscle contraction is based on muscle proteins that slide past each other to…

Q: Which of the following causes ( the state of ) rigor in skeletal muscle ? a) lack of atp b)…

A: Skeletal muscles enable humans to move and perform daily activities. They play an essential role in…

Q: What does constant stimulation of a muscle fiber cause? O Decreased tension Constant tension…

A: The impulse from a connected neuron stimulates the muscle cells. Muscles are contractile tissue that…