Muscle Physiology

Practice Questions

Human Anatomy and Physiology › Muscle Physiology

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When measuring the heat generated by muscle contraction, there is an additional amount of heat, labelled as 'unexplained heat.'

What is the source of the 'unexplained heat' in the initial phase of muscle contraction?

2

When measuring the heat generated by muscle contraction, there is an additional amount of heat, labelled as 'unexplained heat.'

What is the source of the 'unexplained heat' in the initial phase of muscle contraction?

3

Which ion is quintessential for muscle contraction in skeletal muscle, but not in smooth muscle?

4

A scientist is examining a sample of tissue taken from a skeletal muscle biopsy. Which of the following is most likely true of sample?

5

A scientist is examining a sample of tissue taken from a skeletal muscle biopsy. Which of the following is most likely true of sample?

6

Which ion is quintessential for muscle contraction in skeletal muscle, but not in smooth muscle?

7

What is the role of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in skeletal muscle?

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What is the role of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in skeletal muscle?

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Muscle myofibrils are arranged longitudinally into sarcomeres. Which of the following correctly lists the boundaries of a single sarcomere?

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of smooth muscle?

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