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A bands are dark bands?
Yes, in striated muscle you can think of the "A" bands as the dArk bands and the "I" bands as the lIght bands.
Where are muscles on an earthworms?
Earthworm have narrow bands of circular muscle fibers around their bodies and longitudinal muscles that control the length of their bodies located inside the circular muscles. These two sets of muscles, which are attached to the bristle-like setae on the outside of the body, work together to change the length and thickness of the worm so it can move.
Do smooth muscle have alternating dark and and light bands on them?
Yes, smooth muscle has alternating dark and light bands known as the A and I bands, respectively.
What are the visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle called?
Visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle are called striated muscles.
What muscle shapes the muscle?
thick and thin bands (lines) of filaments.
What has bands where different kinds of muscle proteins meet?
Striated muscle.
Which proteins form light and dark bands?
In striated muscle fibers, light bands (I bands) are formed by the protein actin, while dark bands (A bands) are formed by the protein myosin. These proteins play a crucial role in the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
Skeletal muscle cells are striated that is they have alternating dark and light bands called repectively?
A and I bands
What are the circular bands of muscle at each end of the stomach?
These rings of muscle are not only found either end of the stomach, but also at the base of the bladder. They are called sphincters. The lower sphincter in the stomach is specifically known as the pyloric sphincter, but I regret to say I do not know the exact names given to other sphincters.
What are the benefits of using 3x resistance bands for strength training and muscle building?
Using 3x resistance bands for strength training and muscle building offers benefits such as increased resistance, improved muscle activation, and versatility in exercises. These bands can help enhance muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, making workouts more effective and challenging.
Dark bands in skeletal muscle that contributes to its striated appearance?
The dark bands in skeletal muscle that contribute to its striated appearance are called A bands. These bands contain thick myosin filaments that overlap with thin actin filaments, creating the striations seen under a microscope. The arrangement and alignment of these filaments are critical for muscle contraction and force generation.
How would you identify the type of muscle tissue located on the prepared slide?
If it is spindle shaped, it is smooth (visceral) muscle tissue. If it is H or Y-shaped then it is cardiac muscle tissue. And, if it is rod shaped and has multiple nuclei, then it is skeletal muscle tissue. Another characteristic of both cardiac and muscle tissue is that it is striated with darker and lighter bands.
