Soc 14 Flashcards
1
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Muscle fibres
A
Make up voluntary (skeletal) muscle; divided into type 1, type 2a and type 2x
2
Q
Type 1
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Slow twitch muscle fibres; suited to low intensity work, e.g. marathon running.
3
Q
Type 2a
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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force than other fibre types, but fatigue quickly
4
Q
Myglobin
A
A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles
5
Q
Voluntary muscles
A
Muscles under your control.
6
Q
Involuntary muscles
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