Flashcard version B unit 5 Muscle Cell Quiz

Front

What type of muscle cells do not have striations (stripes)?

Back

Smooth muscle cells.

Front

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

Back

Epimysium.

Front

What is another name for a muscle cell?

Back

Muscle fiber.

Front

Which part of the sarcomere contains only thick filaments?

Back

H zone.

Front

What is the part of the sarcomere referred to as the Z Line?

Back

The boundary between adjacent sarcomeres.

Front

What is the function of the epimysium?

Back

To protect and support the muscle, allowing it to function as a whole.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of the M line in a sarcomere?

Back

It anchors the thick filaments (myosin) in the center of the sarcomere.

Front

What is the function of the Z disc in muscle contraction?

Back

It serves as an attachment point for thin filaments (actin) and helps define the boundaries of a sarcomere.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate voluntary movement of the body.