Musculoskeletal System Responses to Exercises Quiz
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Which theory explains the muscle contraction process through the interaction of Actin and Myosin?
A. Force Velocity Theory
B. Length Tension Theory
C. Sliding Filament Theory
D. Excitation-Contraction Coupling
What is the primary function of the transverse tubules in muscle cells?
A. Store and release calcium ions
B. Generate ATP for muscle contraction
C. Anchor myosin to actin filaments
D. Transmit action potentials deep into the muscle fiber
What is the function of the neuromuscular junction in muscle contraction?
A. Release calcium ions
B. Generate ATP for muscle contraction
C. Transmit nerve impulses to muscle fibers
D. Stabilize the sarcomere structure
What is the primary function of the Z-disc in muscle contraction?
A. Anchor myosin to actin filaments
B. Generate ATP for muscle contraction
C. Stabilize the sarcomere structure
D. Separate sarcomeres and define boundaries
Which component is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses across the neuromuscular junction?
A. Troponin
B. Actin
C. Myosin
D. Tropomyosin
What is the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?
A. Store and release calcium ions
B. Generate ATP for muscle contraction
C. Anchor myosin to actin filaments
D. Regulate muscle flexibility
What is the term used to describe the relationship between force and fiber length in smooth muscle?
A. Muscle Fiber Relationship
B. Tension-Force Ratio
C. Length-Tension Relationship
D. Force-Length Relationship
Which type of muscle contraction causes the muscle fiber to lengthen?
A. Isometric Contraction
B. Concentric Contraction
C. Eccentric Contraction
D. Tetanus
What is the basic functional unit for force production in a muscle fiber?
A. Myosin
B. Actin
C. Sarcomere
D. Tropomyosin
What is the role of Tropomyosin and Troponin in muscle contraction?
A. Release of Ca++
B. Prevent the attachment of myosin to actin
C. Bending of actin with myosin
D. Energy generation for muscle contraction
Which type of muscle contraction causes the muscle fiber to shorten?
A. Isometric Contraction
B. Concentric Contraction
C. Eccentric Contraction
D. Tetanus
What is the role of the M-line in muscle contraction?
A. Initiate muscle relaxation
B. Anchors myosin filaments in the center of the sarcomere
C. Generate ATP for cross-bridge formation
D. Stabilize the actin filaments
What is the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?
A. Initiate muscle relaxation
B. Activate troponin to expose binding sites on actin
C. Generate ATP for cross-bridge formation
D. Stabilize the sarcomere structure
What is the hierarchical structure of skeletal muscle composed of?
A. Tropomyosin, Calcium, ATP
B. Actin, Myosin, Troponin
C. Fascicles, Myofibers, Sarcomeres
D. Epimysium, Perimysium, Endomysium
How does the recruitment of motor units affect muscle force production?
A. Increases muscle fatigue
B. Decreases muscle strength
C. Enhances muscle force
D. Stabilizes muscle contraction