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What are smooth muscle contractions?
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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 released to muscle cell receptors to trigger muscle contractions?
Acetylcholine
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.
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.
What are the two muscle contractions?
Flexion and extension.
