Muscle Contraction Flashcards
1
Q
The Sarcomeres transform chemical energy in the form of ATP into _
A
The mechanical work of muscle contraction
2
Q
Within each sarcomere, thin actin filaments slide over _
A
Thick myosin filaments
3
Q
Thin actin filaments sliding over thick myosin filaments causes Sarcomeres to contract and _
A
Shorten
4
Q
Sarcomeres are joined end to end, so their simultaneous contraction causes contraction of _
A
Entire muscle
5
Q
In humans, muscle contractions produce about _ percent of body heat
A
85
