muscle Flashcards
1
Q
what is a muscle
A
an engine that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy
2
Q
where does muscles come from
A
comes from mesoderm
3
Q
what are 3 types of muscle
A
skeletal (attached to bones + control movement) , smooth (internal organs and tubes) and cardiac (only in heart)
4
Q
what is tension proportional to
A
the number of cross bridges between actin and myosin
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