Muscle Tissue Basics

Front

What separates myofibers within a fascicle?

Back

Endomysium

Front

What are the long, thin organelles that serve as the contractile unit of each myofiber?

Back

Myofibrils

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of muscles: Contractility, Elasticity, Solubility, Extensibility?

Back

Solubility

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of muscles: Movement, Maintain Posture, Photosynthesis, Heat Generation?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is a bundle of myofibers surrounded by perimysium called?

Back

Fascicle

Front

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement and maintain posture.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth.

Front

What is the role of myofilaments in muscle contraction?

Back

They interact to shorten the sarcomere, leading to muscle contraction.

Front

What is the structural unit of a muscle fiber?

Back

Sarcomere.

Front

What surrounds the entire muscle?

Back

Epimysium.