Muscular System

Essential cations in muscle contraction are calcium (Ca2+), sodium (Na+), and potassium (K+). These cations play crucial roles in the excitation-contraction coupling process by regulating the movement of muscle fibers and the release of neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction.

The liquid matrix of blood is called plasma. It is a yellowish fluid that makes up about 55% of blood volume and contains water, electrolytes, proteins, nutrients, hormones, waste products, and gases. Plasma plays a crucial role in transporting these substances throughout the body.

No, muscle contraction doesn't always promote movement. For example, in an isometric contraction, the muscle does not change length, so movement is not produced. Additionally, some muscles can contract to stabilize joints without producing visible movement.

Basically it binds with oxygen to form oxymyoglobin. when muscles are excercising excessively oxymyoglobin splits and the oxygen is released into the blood to fuel the muscles by assisting in the production of ATP.

The main function of myoglobin is to carry oxygen to muscle tissues that have been damaged. Myoglobin is only found in a muscle injury.

The biggest bicep ever recorded belonged to Greg Valentino, an American bodybuilder known for his extreme bicep size due to synthol injections. Valentino's bicep reportedly measured around 28 inches in circumference at its peak.

Substances transported only in the plasma include electrolytes, hormones, and some waste products like urea and bilirubin. These substances are carried throughout the body by the plasma to maintain homeostasis and support various physiological functions.

Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle group to sustain repeated contractions or muscle movements over a prolonged period without getting fatigued. This type of endurance is important for activities that require prolonged, repetitive muscle contractions like running, cycling, or swimming.

During labor, the hormone oxytocin plays a key role in stimulating contractions in uterine smooth muscle. Oxytocin is released from the mother's pituitary gland in response to the stretching of the cervix and uterus, as well as other factors such as emotional cues. Additionally, prostaglandins are also involved in the process by increasing the sensitivity of the uterine muscle to oxytocin.

The diaphragm is the main breathing muscle in your body. It is a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs that contracts and expands to help with the inhalation and exhalation of air.

You can find the smooth muscles in say oesophagus, stomach and small and large intestine. In the respiratory tract. That is in trachea and bronchi. In the blood vessels, arteries and veins and not in cappilaries.

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Flexion causes the angle of the elbow to decrease because you are moving your forearm closer to your bisep therefore the angle decreses.

Extension is making the angle bigger for example, straightening you arm, you are extending your arm so that is where the term comes from

The cerebellum compares movements programmed by the cerebral cortex with what is actually happening. It constantly receives sensory impulses from muscles, tendons, joints, equilibrium receptors, and visual receptors. The cerebellum helps to smoooth and coordinate complex sequences of skeletal muscle contractions. It regulates posture and balance and is essential for all skilled motor activities, from catching a baseball to dancing.

a prime mover is the main muscle that causes movement. In the case of the hip flexion, the prime mover would be the rectus femoris or the ilopsoas

The main type of cell found in muscle tissue in your arm is the muscle cell, also known as a muscle fiber. These cells contain contractile proteins that allow for movement and contraction of the muscle.

Red blood cells (otherwise known as erythrocytes). They contain no DNA or organelles. They lose them whilst maturing so as to be able to pack more haemoglobin into the cell and therefore be more efficient oxygen carriers.

The muscle on the upper chest that adducts the arm is the pectoralis major. It is a large, fan-shaped muscle that helps to bring the arm closer to the body and is commonly worked during exercises like bench presses and push-ups.

The gluteus maximus is the primary muscle that forms the buttocks. It is the largest muscle in the buttock area and plays a key role in activities such as running, jumping, and climbing.

The gastronemius muscle is one of the calf muscles and it plantar flexes the foot or flexes the knee.

Walking typically involves the use of over 200 muscles in the body, which work together to move your legs, stabilize your body, and maintain balance. These muscles in the legs, hips, core, and back all play a role in the complex coordination required for walking.

The muscular sac that grinds and churns food into liquid chime is called the gizzard. This organ is extremely important during digestion.

To click your fingers, place the tip of your thumb on the middle of your middle finger and quickly flick your thumb downwards to create a snapping sound. Practice and adjust the pressure until you find the right technique to produce a loud snap.

Origin is typically the proximal attachment of a muscle because it is the least moveable. The distal attachment is where a muscle inserts.

surface area to volume ratio decreases, which can impact the cell's ability to efficiently exchange nutrients and waste with its environment. This can lead to decreased cell function and potential difficulties in maintaining homeostasis.

The digestive and nervous system relate directly so as to perform various body functions. The digestive system will provide nutrients for the nervous system while the nervous system will coordinate the cells to perform digestion.