Topic 9 - Stimulus-Dependent Force Generation of a Skeletal Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
Which program should you open?
A
PHILS
2
Q
What’s the first thing to do when entering the simulation and answering the questions?
A
Click POWER
3
Q
How much does each click of the ruler increase the length of the muscle?
A
0.5 mm
4
Q
What happens when increasing the applied voltage?
A
Muscle tension increases
5
Q
Explain the theory behind voltage and muscle tension
A
Increasing stimulus increases the amount of motor units firing.
IMPORTANT A motor unit is one nerve and many muscle fibers
6
Q
How far can you recruit motor units?
A
Till they’re fully used up or they are fully fatigued
7
Q
(Excitation) Electrical-Contraction-Coupling of skeletal muscle
A
