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It would be impossible for you to do anything without your muscles. Absolutely everything that you conceive of with your brain is expressed as muscular motion. The only ways for you to express an idea are with the muscles of your larynx, mouth and tongue (spoken words), with the muscles of your fingers (written words or "talking with your hands") or with the skeletal muscles (body language, dancing, running, building or fighting, to name a few).
In order for a muscle fiber to contract there are several steps before getting a response. (obviously they happen at a high speed, so we don't notice it) but first the brain has to send a signal to the nerve, then an electrical impulse travels down the axon to the synapse, and acetylcholine (ACh) is released into the synapse, and goes onto the sarcolema and binds to the ACh receptor sites, then the sarcoplasmic reticulum releases calcium, and the calcium binds to troponin (top of actin) and troponin begins to change shape and tropomyosin slides off of the active sites and the sites then become available for myosin to bind on. Myosin then grabs onto actin and ratchets head to slide actin forward, myosin goes all the way down the line and ratchets all of actin until the muscle fiber is completely contracted.
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What are the differences between isometric, concentric, and eccentric muscle contractions?
Isometric muscle contractions happen when the muscle stays the same length, concentric contractions occur when the muscle shortens, and eccentric contractions occur when the muscle lengthens.
What muscle actions would be classified as isotonic contractions?
Isotonic contractions involve muscle actions where the muscle length changes as it contracts against a constant load. There are two types: concentric contractions (shortening of the muscle during contraction) and eccentric contractions (lengthening of the muscle during contraction).
What process involves muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus molecules?
Different types of muscle contractions
What are the differences between tonic and phasic muscle contractions in terms of their duration and intensity?
Tonic muscle contractions are sustained and steady, while phasic muscle contractions are brief and intense. Tonic contractions last longer and have a lower intensity, while phasic contractions are shorter in duration but have a higher intensity.
What is an Isotonic Contractions?
Isotonic contractions. This happens when the muscle shortens as it contracts
Does isotonic muscle contractions involve shortening of muscle?
Yes
What is the muscle that normally exhibits arrhythmic contractions?
The heart muscle is the muscle that normally exhibits arrhythmic contractions. These contractions are controlled by the heart's internal pacemaker system, which generates electrical signals to regulate the heart rate and rhythm.
What is released to muscle cell receptors to trigger muscle contractions?
Acetylcholine
A deficiency of parathyroid hormone can cause involuntary muscle contractions of a type called?
Tetany is the term for the muscle contractions that may be caused by hypoparathyroidism.
What are the differences between phasic and tonic muscle contractions?
Phasic muscle contractions are quick and powerful, used for activities like jumping or throwing. Tonic muscle contractions are sustained and steady, used for activities like maintaining posture or holding a position.
How do concentric muscle contractions contribute to overall muscle strength and performance?
Concentric muscle contractions, where the muscle shortens as it contracts, play a key role in building muscle strength and improving performance. These contractions help to generate force and power, allowing muscles to lift heavier weights and perform movements more efficiently. Over time, consistent engagement in concentric contractions can lead to muscle growth and increased strength, ultimately enhancing overall muscle performance.
What are the two muscle contractions?
Flexion and extension.
