Muscle Physiology

Front

What is the connective tissue surrounding the fascicle?

Back

Perimysium

Front

Where are troponin and tropomyosin located?

Back

On actin

Front

Which is NOT a function of the muscular system?

Back

Cleaning out toxins

Front

What is the overcoat of dense connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle?

Back

Epimysium

Front

What does the endomysium cover?

Back

Muscle Fiber

Front

What is the basic functional unit of a muscle called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What protein is responsible for muscle contraction?

Back

Actin and Myosin

Front

What is the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?

Back

Calcium ions bind to troponin, causing tropomyosin to move and expose binding sites on actin.

Front

What is the term for the muscle's ability to respond to stimuli?

Back

Excitability

Front

What is the term for the muscle's ability to shorten and generate force?

Back

Contractility