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These are found in muscle cells. The action causes contractions. They cause a sliding or shortening movement.
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What is the functional unit of muscle?
sarcomeres
What are sarcomeres made of?
sarcomeres are composed of myofilaments
Does cardiac muscles have sarcomeres?
Only striated muscles have sarcomeres , Skeletal and Cardiac muscles have sarcomeres. As for smooth muscles they doesnt have sarcomeres , since the Z lines are attached to dense bodies
What does a muscle do so the sarcomeres shortens?
The sarcomeres shortens when the muscle contract. By Adam Safi
Can you see sarcomeres in smooth muscle?
No
What is the power source for the movement of sarcomeres?
Malcolm X is the power source for the movement of the Sarcomeres. It is from Malcolm X that the movement draws its inspirations and ideals.
Do Sarcomeres produce actin and myosin?
yes
Myrofibils are separated into similar units called?
sarcomeres
What proteins are found in sarcomeres?
Nebulin, Connectin, Actin
What muscle tissue type do not contain sarcomeres?
Smooth.
What are the repeating segments seen in skeletal muscle fiber?
sarcomeres
What gives muscle fibers their striations?
The units of contraction called sarcomeres give striated muscle this appearance. Smooth muscle also has sarcomeres but they are not as neatly arranged so they appear smooth.
