Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 10, Problem 1ILQ

Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/micromacro) to learn more about macro- and microstructures of skeletal muscles. (a) What are the names of the “junction points” between sarcomeres? (b) What are the names of the “subunits” within the myofibrils that run the length of skeletal muscle fibers? (c) What is the “double strand of pearlsâ€� described in the video? (d) What gives a skeletal muscle fiber its striated appearance?

Expert Solution
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

(a) To write:

The names of junction points between sarcomeres.

Introduction:

Sarcomeres are the units of the skeletal muscle which are formed of muscle fibers. Many sarcomeres together form myofibrils.

Explanation of Solution

Sarcomeres are the units of muscles and junction points between sarcomeres is Z line. In between two Z lines, two sarcomere units are present. At Z line, actin filaments or the ends of sarcomere are present.

Conclusion

Junction points between sarcomeres is known as Z line.

Expert Solution
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

(b) To write:

The name of subunits of myofibrils.

Introduction:

Myofibrils are elongated thread like structures in the skeletal muscles. Many myofibrils together form skeletal muscles.

Explanation of Solution

The subunit of myofibrils are sarcomeres. Sarcomeres are the basic units of a skeletal muscle which together form myofibrils. These myofibrils together form a skeletal muscle.

Conclusion

Subunits of myofibrils are sarcomeres.

Expert Solution
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

(c) To write:

To determine what double strands of pearl means in the video.

Introduction:

In the given video double strands of pearl shows the arrangement of actin and myosin filament.

Explanation of Solution

In the given video, arrangement of actin filaments of skeletal muscle is shown. Actin filament is a thin filament which is formed by a double chain of many subunits. Both the chains are twisted and this resembles the structure of double strands of pearl.

Conclusion

Double strands of pearl resemble twisted double chain of actin filaments formed of many subunits.

Expert Solution
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

(d) To write:

To determine the reason of striated appearance of skeletal muscle.

Introduction:

Skeletal muscles have striated appearance due to presence of alternating dark and light bands in them.

Explanation of Solution

Due to arrangement of myosin and actin filaments, light and dark bands are formed. This gives striated appearance to the skeletal muscle. The A bands forms the dark bands as they have both actin and myosin filaments in them giving a dark appearance. The I bands forms light bands as they have only thin actin filaments in them. This results in striated appearance of a skeletal muscle.

Conclusion

Striated appearance of skeletal muscle is formed by dark A bands and light I bands formed by arrangement of actin and myosin filaments of the muscle.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/micromacro) to learn more about macro- and microstructures of skeletal muscles. (a) What are the names of the “junction points” between sarcomeres? (b) What are the names of the “subunits” within the myofibrils that run the length of skeletal muscle fibers? (c) What is the “double strand of pearls” described in the video? (d) What gives a skeletal muscle fiber its striated appearance?
The release of calcium ions initiates muscle contractions.Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/calciumrole) to learn more about the role of calcium. (a)What are “T-tubules” and what is their role? (b) Pleasealso describe how actin-binding sites are made available forcross-bridging with myosin heads during contraction.
3) List and define the organizational structure of skeletal muscle beginning with the sacrcomere up ABC to a whole muscle. 4) Explain the differences between the zones and bands of a sarcomere. 5) List and explain the differences between contractile and non-contractile proteins. 6) What are the agonists, synergists, and antagonists to go from sitting to standing from a chair. 7) Provide an every day example of each of the 3 types of muscle actions. Name the muscle involved as well as the movement. 8) Why do we store energy as ATP and resynthesize it, instead of just storing all we need. 9) What are the differences between resting, steady state, and maximal metabolic rate? 10) Why would someone measure arm circumference? How would that be helpful? 11) MRI results in a grayscale of 0 (black) to 256 (white) for each pixel of tissue. How do we tell the difference between different types of tissue in the cross section of a limb (arm or leg, e.g. what's the difference between muscle and fat,…

Chapter 10 Solutions

Anatomy & Physiology

Ch. 10 - The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is called...Ch. 10 - Muscle relaxation occurs when ________. calcium...Ch. 10 - During muscle contraction, the cross-bridge...Ch. 10 - Thin and thick filaments are organized into...Ch. 10 - During which phase of a twitch in a muscle fiber...Ch. 10 - Muscle fatigue is caused by ________. buildup of...Ch. 10 - A sprinter would experience muscle fatigue sooner...Ch. 10 - What aspect of creatine phosphate allows it to...Ch. 10 - Dmg X blocks ATP regeneration from ADP and...Ch. 10 - The muscles of a professional sprinter are most...Ch. 10 - The muscles of a professional marathon runner are...Ch. 10 - Which of the following statements is true? Fast...Ch. 10 - Which of the following statements is false? Slow...Ch. 10 - Cardiac muscles differ from skeletal muscles in...Ch. 10 - If cardiac muscle cells were prevented from...Ch. 10 - Smooth muscles differ from skeletal and cardiac...Ch. 10 - Which of the following statements describes smooth...Ch. 10 - From which embryonic cell type does muscle tissue...Ch. 10 - Which cell type helps to repair injured muscle...Ch. 10 - Why is elasticity an important quality of muscle...Ch. 10 - What would happen to skeletal muscle if the...Ch. 10 - Describe how tendons facilitate body movement.Ch. 10 - What are the five primary functions of skeletal...Ch. 10 - What are the opposite roles of voltage-gated...Ch. 10 - How would muscle contractions be affected if...Ch. 10 - What causes the striated appearance of skeletal...Ch. 10 - How would muscle contractions be affected if ATP...Ch. 10 - Why does a motor unit of the eye have few muscle...Ch. 10 - What factors contribute to the amount of tension...Ch. 10 - Why do muscle cells use creatine phosphate instead...Ch. 10 - Is aerobic respiration more or less efficient than...Ch. 10 - What changes occur at the cellular level in...Ch. 10 - What changes occur at the cellular level in...Ch. 10 - What would be the drawback of cardiac contractions...Ch. 10 - How are cardiac muscle cells similar to and...Ch. 10 - Why can smooth muscles conn act over a wider range...Ch. 10 - Describe the differences between single-unit...Ch. 10 - Why is muscle that has sustained significant...Ch. 10 - Which muscle type(s) (skeletal, smooth, or...
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168130
Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher:OpenStax College
GCSE PE - ANTAGONISTIC MUSCLE ACTION - Anatomy and Physiology (Skeletal and Muscular System - 1.5); Author: igpe_complete;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hm_9jQRoO4;License: Standard Youtube License