9. Muscle Tissue

Which protein contributes to the structural integrity of the sarcomere?

During a muscle contraction, the ___________ pulls on the ___________, shortening the muscle.

During a muscle contraction, what gets shorter?

Myosin storage myopathy is a rare congenital condition where some of the myosin folds incorrectly in certain skeletal muscles creating clumps. Individuals with this condition exhibit muscle weakness and may be delayed in learning to walk as infants. What changes would you expect to see if you were to examine the sarcomere of an individual with this condition?

The contractile proteins of the sarcomere include which of the following?

The box in the image below surrounds what structure?

Which region is the same length as the actin filament? An image is shown for reference.

What of the following is NOT found in the A band?

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. Muscle fibers generate more tension if the starting length of their sarcomeres is very short.