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What is a sudden intense involuntary muscle contraction?
A spasm A cramp A twitch A tick An epileptic fit
Is a heartbeat a reflex?
No, a heartbeat is not a reflex. It is a coordinated and involuntary contraction of the heart muscle controlled by the heart's own electrical system, known as the cardiac conduction system. Reflexes are typically involuntary responses to stimuli mediated by the nervous system.
A maximal sustained muscle contraction is called a?
tetanic contraction.
What are the first branches off the trachea are called?
The first branches off the trachea are called the bronchi. The trachea divides into two primary bronchi, which further branch out into smaller bronchioles within the lungs.
What causes goose like bumps on the arm?
Goosebumps on the arms are caused by the contraction of small muscles at the base of hair follicles, called arrector pili muscles. This involuntary contraction is often triggered by emotions, cold temperature, or a sense of danger. The bumps appear when these muscles pull the hair follicles upright, creating the characteristic raised skin texture.
What is The contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose called?
An involuntary muscle contraction is called a spasm.
What is the sudden involuntary contraction of a diaphragm muscle?
It is called a Tracheospasm
What is the suffix for sudden involuntary contraction of muscle at the distal region of the stomach?
The suffix for sudden involuntary contraction of muscle is "-spasm." So, the condition you are referring to in the distal region of the stomach would be called "gastros- (stomach) -spasm."
What does the medical terminology combining form -spasm mean?
-spasm means involuntary muscle contraction, so blepharospasm, for instance, is involuntary contraction of the eyelid.
What is a sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle called?
A sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle is called a muscle cramp. This can happen due to various reasons such as dehydration, muscle fatigue, or poor blood circulation. Stretching and massaging the affected muscle can help alleviate the discomfort.
What is another word for spasms?
How about " contraction" ? Or you could have hemoglobin reactional dispersal of sperm
Do skeletal muscles have involuntary muscle?
The skeletal muscles do have the involuntary muscle because they help it in the contraction process.
What does cramps mean?
A painful and involuntary muscular contraction.
Is the calf involuntary?
The correct spelling is "cramp" and not "calf". The cramp is the involuntary contraction of the muscle and is usually very painful.
What is the involuntary muscle contraction that moves through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
A muscular contraction that causes a muscle to shorten as it develops tension is called?
A cramp is a sudden over-shortening of a muscle. Cramps are involuntary and, often, severe. They can be extremely painful.
How are hiccups defined?
result of an involuntary, spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by the closing of
