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Muscle Anatomy Quiz

The segment of a myofibril that is called a sarcomere runs _________________________.

A. one A band to the next A band

B. between Actin and Myosin

C. from Z line to Z line

D. Between Actin filaments

Select your answer:
     


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Why are calcium ions necessary for skeletal muscle contraction?

A. Calcium ions cause ATP binding to actin.

B. Calcium ions release the inhibition on Z discs.

C. Calcium ions trigger the binding of myosin heads to actin filaments.

D. Calcium ions increase the speed of the action potential transmitted along the sarcolemma.



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