Biochemical Anatomy: Chemistry Of Life Practice Flashcard

Front

What are the basic building blocks of myofibrils that make muscles move?

Back

Sarcomeres

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is found exclusively in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What theory explains how our muscles contract when we move?

Back

A theory describing muscle contraction

Front

What is the appearance of smooth muscle tissue?

Back

Smooth

Front

Which theory explains how muscle contractions happen?

Back

Sliding filament theory

Front

What protein is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin

Front

What is the role of actin in muscle contraction?

Back

Actin interacts with myosin to facilitate muscle contraction.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What is the main function of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between striated and smooth muscle?

Back

Striated muscle has a banded appearance and is under voluntary control, while smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary.