Description : According to sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, the filament that move to shorten a muscle are
Last Answer : According to sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, the filament that move to shorten a muscle ... B. Actin C. Collagen D. Creatine phosphate
Description : Sliding filament theory can be best explained as (a) actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other (b) when myofilaments slide pass each other, myosin filaments shorten ... filaments do not shorten (d) actin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other.
Last Answer : (a) actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
Description : During muscle contraction in humans, the (a) sarcomere does not shorten (b) A band remains same (c) A, H and I bands shorten (d) actin filaments shorten.
Last Answer : (b) A band remains same
Description : Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it (a) binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin (b) activates the myosin ATPase by binding to it ... filament (d) prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament.
Last Answer : (a) binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin
Description : Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it :- (1) binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin. (2) activates the myosin ATPase by binding to ... filament. (4) prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament.
Last Answer : (1) binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin.
Description : The mechanism by which neostigmine improves contraction of myasthenic muscle involves: A. Repetitive binding of the acetylcholine molecules to the same receptors at the muscle endplate B. Diffusion of ... Activation of motor end-plate receptors by neostigmine molecules themselves D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : In the skeletal muscle: a. myosin is found in the thick filament b. the thin filament contains actin and troponin c. during stimulus excitation calcium ions are derived from the serum d. tropomyosin masks the myosin-combining sites on the actin
Last Answer : tropomyosin masks the myosin-combining sites on the actin
Description : During inspiration, the diaphragm moves: a) down by contraction b) down by relaxation c) up by contraction d) up by relaxation
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- DOWN BY CONTRACTION
Description : During contraction and relaxation of striated muscle fibre the length of A band usually :-
Last Answer : During contraction and relaxation of striated muscle fibre the length of A band usually :- A. ... . Increases C. Decreases D. Decreases too much
Description : During muscle contraction (a)____ energy is converted into (b)____ energy
Last Answer : During muscle contraction (a)____ energy is converted into (b)____ energy
Description : Contraction of a muscle is caused by
Last Answer : Contraction of a muscle is caused by
Description : Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the _____
Last Answer : Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the _____
Description : The main source of energy during muscle contraction is____
Last Answer : The main source of energy during muscle contraction is____
Description : Mechanism of muscle contraction is best explained by____
Last Answer : Mechanism of muscle contraction is best explained by____
Description : In heart cells, which of the following serves as a secondary messenger, speeding up muscle cell contraction in response to adrenaline ?
Last Answer : In heart cells, which of the following serves as a secondary messenger, speeding up muscle cell contraction in ... A. cAMP B. cGMP C. GTP D. ATP
Description : Assertion : The contraction and relaxation of muscle fiber are controlled by nerve impulses. Reason : The threshold stimulus is the minimum stimulus r
Last Answer : Assertion : The contraction and relaxation of muscle fiber are controlled by nerve impulses. Reason : ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : The following diagram (Figure 20, 35) describes the muscle contraction . Identify A to D
Last Answer : The following diagram (Figure 20, 35) describes the muscle contraction . Identify A to D A. ... Actin filament, C-Silding/Rotation , D-Cross bridge,
Description : ATP provides energy of muscle contraction by allowing for
Last Answer : ATP provides energy of muscle contraction by allowing for A. Cross-bridge attachment of myosin to ... Release of `Ca^(+)` from sarcoplasmic reticulum
Description : Immediate source of energy for muscle contraction is
Last Answer : Immediate source of energy for muscle contraction is A. Glucose B. GTP C. Creatine phosphate D. ATP
Description : Basic unit of muscle contraction is
Last Answer : Basic unit of muscle contraction is A. Actin B. Myosin C. Sarcomere D. Tropomyosin
Description : Chemical ions responsible for muscle contraction are
Last Answer : Chemical ions responsible for muscle contraction are A. `Ca^(++) and K^(+)` B. `Na^(+) and K^(+)` C. `Na^(+ ... ^(++)` D. `Ca^(++) and Mg^(++) ions `
Description : The contraction of muscle of shortest duration is seen in
Last Answer : The contraction of muscle of shortest duration is seen in A. Jaws B. Eyelids C. Heart D. Intestine
Description : The lactic acid generated during muscle contraction us flnally converted to glycogen in
Last Answer : The lactic acid generated during muscle contraction us flnally converted to glycogen in A. Muscle B. Kidney C. Liver D. Pancreas
Description : In which category of muscle fibers, contraction can be regulated by acetylcholine neurotransmitter ?
Last Answer : In which category of muscle fibers, contraction can be regulated by acetylcholine neurotransmitter ? A. ... . Smooth muscle fibers D. all of these
Description : When a muscle is stretched by a contraction of the opposing muscles it is called .?
Last Answer : if you're on OdysseyWare your answer would beActive stretching.............. =)
Description : What is Involuntary muscle contraction in an artery?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Can you control the contraction of skeletal muscle?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is needed besides calcium for muscle contraction?
Description : Which of the following property of prostaglandins has been utilized by chinicians in hospital for (A) Inducing fever (B) Causing inflammation (C) Effecting smooth muscle contraction (D) Disaggregation of spermatozoa
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : What are the functions of potassium? (A) In muscle contraction (B) Cell membrane function (C) Enzyme action (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The following points about microfilaments are true except (A) They form cytoskeleton with microtubules (B) They provide support and shape (C) They form intracellular conducting channels (D) They are involved in muscle cell contraction
Last Answer : C
Description : Histamine (a) May be released from mast cells by a number of therapeutic agents (b) Causes sedation (c) Decreases the force of contraction of ventricular muscle (d) Can cause strong contractions of the gravid human uterus
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : In gastrointestinal tract, serotonin causes (a) Contraction of gastrointestinal muscles (b) Decreased muscle tone (c) Decreased peristalsis (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : What are some examples of movement created by the contraction of sarcomeres of the muscle cells ?
Last Answer : The handling of a cup of coffee, the peristaltic movements of the bowels, the cardiac beats and even a smile are examples of movement created by contraction of the sarcomeres of the muscle cells. This contraction is a type of cell movement.
Description : One of the following statements about muscular responses is not true. Choose that one (a) A muscle fibre contracts in all-or-none fashion (b) There is a slight latent period that occurs between when ... contraction (d) When a person is fully at rest, none of the muscles are contracting in the body
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Why can cardiac muscle fibres contract for longer periods than skeletal fibres? (a) Cardiac muscle is self-excitatory (b) Extracellular calcium partially controls the strength (and length) ... tubules are more developed in cardiac muscle (d) Cardiac muscle is uninucleate rather than multinucleate
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Cross bridges can cause muscle contraction. 2. They are able to oscillate back and forth and hook up with active sites on actin filaments 3. The bridges enable the thin filaments to pull the thick filaments by a ... (a) 1, 2 (b) 2, 3 (c) 1, 2, 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : "Sodium Pump" operates in - (1) Muscle contraction (2) Heart beat (3) Nerve impulse (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Nerve impulse Explanation: Na+/K+-ATPase (also known as sodium-potassium pump) is an enzyme located in the plasma them brane of virtually every human cell and is common to all cellular ... are voltagegated, which means that they can open and close depending on the voltage across the membrane.
Description : The following are true: a. Kirschman's law: the greatest contrast in colour is seen when the luminosity differnece is small b. Emmbert's law: the perceived size of an object varies in ... image in the periphery of the retina tends to fade or disappear during steady fixation of another objec
Last Answer : Troxler's phenomenon: an image in the periphery of the retina tends to fade or disappear during steady fixation of another objec
Description : The following are true about potassium: a. hypokalaemia decreases the time of cardiac repolarization b. hyperkalaemia decreases cardiac contraction c. hyperkalaemia relaxes vascular smooth muscle d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : Stimulation of the cholinergic pathway results in: a. ciliary muscle contraction b. a decrease in atrial contractility c. gall bladder contraction d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The following are true about the smooth muscle cells: a. presence of a striated appearance b. do not contain actin and myosin c. spontaneous muscle contraction d. mitochondria are absent
Last Answer : spontaneous muscle contraction
Description : The effect of sympathetic nervous system include: a. contraction of the bladder detrusor muscle b pupillary dilatation c. reduced gastrointestinal motility d. constricts bronchiole smooth muscle
Last Answer : pupillary dilatation
Description : The sequence of events in muscle contraction a. action potential depolarise the T-tubules b. depolarisation of T-tubules release calcium from sarcoplasmic reticulum c. calcium binds to the troponin-tropomycin complex d. all above
Last Answer : reduced gastrointestinal motility
Description : The effects of topically applied anticholinesterase on the eye include: a. conjunctival hyperaemia b. raised intraocular pressure c. ciliary muscle contraction d. sphincter pupillae muscle relaxation e. retraction of the upper lids
Last Answer : ciliary muscle contraction
Description : Microfilaments may assist a. in the movement of fibroblasts in heart b. growth of axons c. contraction of all muscle d. all