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Does the Z line shorten during muscle contraction?
Yes, the Z line shortens during muscle contraction.
What is a concentric contraction?
concentric contraction is atype of muscle contraction which the muscle shortens while genrating aforce The muscle shortens to produce movement. A muscle contraction in which shortening occurs.
Is it true The more a muscle shortens during a contraction then the greater the power of the muscle?
No it is not true.
What shortens muscle contraction?
myofibrils
A contraction in which the muscle shortens and work is done?
B. isotonic contraction
In addition to myosin what other protein is involved in skeletal muscle contraction?
Myosin acts with Actin during muscle contraction
What contraction that shortens the muscle but does not increase tension is called?
It is called concentric isotonic contraction.
Which region of a sarcomere shortens during contraction?
The region of a sarcomere that shortens during contraction is the H zone. The H zone is located in the center of the sarcomere and contains only thick filaments. When a muscle contracts, the thick and thin filaments slide past each other, causing the H zone to shorten.
When you flex your arm you're performing a what contraction?
When you flex your arm, you're performing a concentric contraction. This type of contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while generating force, allowing you to lift or move a weight. During the flexion of your arm, the biceps brachii muscle contracts and shortens, resulting in the bending of the elbow.
How does the contraction of the I band contribute to the overall function of skeletal muscle?
The contraction of the I band in skeletal muscle helps to shorten the muscle fibers, allowing for movement and muscle contraction. This contributes to the overall function of skeletal muscle by enabling the muscle to generate force and produce movement.
What type of muscle is capable of rapid contraction and causes skeletal movement?
Skeletal or voluntary muscle is capable of rapid contraction and is responsible for skeletal movement.
What shortens contraction?
The interaction between actin and myosin filaments in muscle cells shortens the sarcomere during a contraction. Calcium ions released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum trigger this interaction, leading to the sliding of actin filaments over myosin filaments and shortening of the muscle fiber.
