The sliding filament theory describes the movement of actin and myosin during contraction. During a concentric contraction, what happens to the M line?
Alpha-gamma coactivation is essential to allow for an approp…
Alpha-gamma coactivation is essential to allow for an appropriate muscular response to stretch and tension. This activation causes (select all that apply):
If there is difficulty making and circulating the cerebral s…
If there is difficulty making and circulating the cerebral spinal fluid within the CNS, which type of neuroglia may be to blame?
The stretch reflex is an efficient method for protecting the…
The stretch reflex is an efficient method for protecting the muscle from excessive stretch and tension. The integration center (place of decision making) for the stretch reflex and the sensory/motor neurons is the:
Both exocrine and endocrine glands exists within the body an…
Both exocrine and endocrine glands exists within the body and carry out different functions. Which gland type has ducts and releases onto the body surface?
During the patellar reflex, the quadriceps muscle receives a…
During the patellar reflex, the quadriceps muscle receives an ___________ synapse while the hamstring receives an _________ synapse. This is referred to as _______________.
There are many divisions of the CNS. _________ is the site o…
There are many divisions of the CNS. _________ is the site of conscious awareness, perceptions, memory, and understanding.
When the external load is greater than the maximum muscle te…
When the external load is greater than the maximum muscle tension, this describes which type of muscle contraction?
If a patient with cortical damage can speak but their words…
If a patient with cortical damage can speak but their words do not make sense, you would suspect damage to which language association area?
The hyperpolarization phase of the action potential is prima…
The hyperpolarization phase of the action potential is primarily the result of the efflux of which ion?