Muscular System

Front

What is the primary characteristic that smooth muscle lacks?

Back

Striation.

Front

What surrounds individual muscle fibers?

Back

Endomysium.

Front

What does the sliding filament theory explain?

Back

Muscle contractions.

Front

Which two components work together to allow muscles to contract?

Back

ATP and Calcium.

Front

How does the muscular system interact with the skeletal system?

Back

Skeletal muscles pull on joints to permit movement.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the function of the perimysium?

Back

It surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).

Front

What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

Back

ATP provides the energy required for muscle contractions.

Front

What is the difference between skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, while cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated.

Front

What is the connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle called?

Back

Epimysium.