Muscle Types, Structure, and Function (Ch. 15-17) Flashcards
1
Q
What does a T-tubule do?
A
2
Q
What is hypertrophy?
A
Excessive growth (of a muscle).
3
Q
What is tetanus?
A
4
Q
Types of abnormal muscle contractions
A
5
Q
Characteristics of muscle fibers
A
- ## Irritable/excitable
6
Q
What is released from the motor neuron to start a muscle contraction?
A
Acetylcholine
7
Q
What does pathogenesis mean?
A
Producing disease
8
Q
What does a sarcomere do?
A
