Muscular System

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Muscle contraction that does not cause movement

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Isometric contraction is a type of muscle contraction where the muscle exerts force without changing its length, resulting in no movement.

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What term is used to describe a bundle of muscle fibers?

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Fascicle is the term used to describe a bundle of muscle fibers.

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This is an example of what type of muscle?

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Voluntary muscles are those that can be controlled consciously, such as skeletal muscles.

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The moveable attachment point of muscle during contraction

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Insertion is the moveable attachment point of a muscle during contraction.

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The contractile unit of muscle is called

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Sarcomere is the basic contractile unit of muscle tissue.

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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

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The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

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What is the role of actin and myosin in muscle contraction?

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Actin and myosin are proteins that interact to cause muscle contraction through a sliding filament mechanism.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are under conscious control, while involuntary muscles operate without conscious control.

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What is the origin of a muscle?

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The origin of a muscle is the fixed attachment point that does not move during contraction.