HUMAN PHYSIO W/ APR & PHILS (LL) PKG

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ISBN: 9781265382353

Author: Fox

Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION

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Distinguish between single-unit and multiunit smooth muscles.

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HUMAN PHYSIO W/ APR & PHILS (LL) PKG

Ch. 12 - Describe the actions of muscles when they...Ch. 12 - Describe the different levels of muscle structure,...Ch. 12 - Define the terms motor unit and innervation ratio...Ch. 12 - Using the concept of recruitment, explain how...Ch. 12 - With reference to the sliding filament theory,...Ch. 12 - Prob. 3bCP Ch. 12 - Describe a cycle of cross-bridge activity during...Ch. 12 - Prob. 4bCP Ch. 12 - Use a flowchart to show the sequence of events...Ch. 12 - Prob. 5bCP

Ch. 12 - Explain how graded contractions and smooth,...Ch. 12 - Prob. 6bCP Ch. 12 - Prob. 7aCP Ch. 12 - Describe the relationship between the resting...Ch. 12 - Prob. 8CP Ch. 12 - Prob. 9CP Ch. 12 - Explain the different causes of muscle fatigue...Ch. 12 - Prob. 11CP Ch. 12 - Prob. 12aCP Ch. 12 - Describe all of the events that occur from the...Ch. 12 - Prob. 13CP Ch. 12 - Explain the significance of reciprocal innervation...Ch. 12 - Describe the functions of gamma motor neurons and...Ch. 12 - Explain how cardiac muscle differs from skeletal...Ch. 12 - Contrast the structure of a smooth muscle cell...Ch. 12 - Distinguish between single-unit and multiunit...Ch. 12 - Describe the events by which depolarization of a...Ch. 12 - Prob. 1RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 2RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 3RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 4RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 5RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 6RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 7RA Ch. 12 - Electrical excitation of a muscle fiber most...Ch. 12 - The energy for muscle contraction is most directly...Ch. 12 - Prob. 10RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 11RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 12RA Ch. 12 - Which of these types of muscle cells are not...Ch. 12 - Prob. 14RA Ch. 12 - In an isotonic muscle contraction,...Ch. 12 - Prob. 16RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 17RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 18RA Ch. 12 - Using the concept of motor units, explain how...Ch. 12 - Prob. 20RA Ch. 12 - Explain why the myosin heads don't bind to the...Ch. 12 - Using the sliding filament theory of contraction,...Ch. 12 - Prob. 23RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 24RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 25RA Ch. 12 - What changes occur in muscle metabolism as the...Ch. 12 - Prob. 27RA Ch. 12 - Compare cardiac muscle, single-unit smooth muscle,...Ch. 12 - Your friend eats huge helpings or pasta for two...Ch. 12 - Prob. 30RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 31RA Ch. 12 - How is electrical excitation of a skeletal muscle...Ch. 12 - Prob. 33RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 34RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 35RA Ch. 12 - Prob. 36RA Ch. 12 - Refer to figure 12.22 to answer the following...Ch. 12 - Refer to figure 12.22 to answer the following...Ch. 12 - Prob. 39RA Ch. 12 - Refer to figure 12.22 to answer the following...

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Solution Summary: The author explains the distinguishing features between the single-unit and the multiunit smooth muscles. Actin is present in abundance and myosin in moderation.

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