Anatomy & Physiology the unity of form and function chapter 10 muscles (Bio 137 ECTC, McFalls-Smith, Saladin 9th edition) Questions And Answers A+

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Anatomy & Physiology the unity of form and function chapter 10 muscles (Bio 137 ECTC, McFalls-Smith, Saladin 9th edition) Questions And Answers A+ converting the chemical energy of ATP into the m... echanical energy of motion - ANSWER-main purpose of muscle - movement - stability - control of openings and passageways - heat production - glycemic control - ANSWER-functions of muscle move from place to place, __________ of body parts and body contents in breathing, circulation, feeding and digestion, defecation, urination, and childbirth. role in communication- speech, writing, and nonverbal communications - ANSWER-movement maintain posture by preventing unwanted movements; steady joints - ANSWER-stability resist the pull of gravity and prevent us from falling or slumping over - ANSWER-antigravity muscles sphincters- internal muscular rings that control the movement of food, bile, blood, and other materials - ANSWER-control of openings and passageways as much as 85% of our body heat - ANSWER-heat production by skeletal muscles the study of the skeletal muscular system - ANSWER-myology connective tissues of a muscle - ANSWER-endomysium, perimysium, epimysium, fascia thin sleeve of loose connective tissue surround each muscle fiber, allows room for capillaries and nerve fibers to reach each muscle fiber - ANSWER-endomysium slightly thicker layer of connective tissue (than endomysium); carry larger nerves and blood vessels, and stretch receptors; contain fasicles - ANSWER-perimysium muscle length receptors located within muscle fibers that trigger muscle contractions in response to rapid, excessive muscle lengthening. located in perimysium - [Show More]

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