INTRODUCTION Smooth muscle fibers in different organs are distinctly different from each other in their physical dimensions‚ organization into bundles or sheets‚ response to stimuli‚ characteristics of innovation‚ and function. Smooth muscle is responsible for the contractility of hollow organs‚ such as blood vessels‚ the gastrointestinal tract‚ the bladder and the uterus. Specifically in the uterus‚ regulation of smooth muscle contraction is under the influence of an octapeptide known
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Lab 6 Biomechanics of Frog Skeletal Muscle I. Purpose This exercise is designed to demonstrate some mechanical and physiological properties of skeletal muscle using the gastrocnemius muscle of a frog. II. Performance Objectives At the end of this exercise the student should be able to: 1. Define minimal (threshold)‚ subminimal‚ maximal‚ and supramaximal stimulus. 2. Explain what is meant by a “graded” response. 3. Draw a diagram of the setup used in this lab exercise. 4. Calculate the
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ACTIVITY 6: The Skeletal Muscle Length-Tension Relationship 33. In a force-length graph‚ a. the muscle length is the independent variable. b. the amount of force generated is the dependent variable. c. both active and passive forces must be considered. d. All the above are correct. correct answer 34. According to your lab manual‚ the protein titin is the primary cause of _________ __________. Passive Force 35. In this lab simulation‚ the muscle length of _______ mm
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without a single human present? A place where robot arms are carrying heavy items‚ and small robots running around the place‚ each doing a specific action. We have to know that more and more robots are involved in manufacturing work. If we continue to turn a blind eye towards the uprising and dominance of intelligent robots‚ our jobs could easily be taken away by them. While investors have always claimed that robots can reduce the manufacturing cost9Intelligent robots and humans are about similar
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Review: Skeletal Muscle Tissue Graphics are used with permission of: Pearson Education Inc.‚ publishing as Benjamin Cummings (http://www.aw-bc.com) Page 1. Introduction • Skeletal muscle cells have unique characteristics which allow for body movement. Page 2. Goals • To compare and contrast smooth muscle cells‚ cardiac muscle cells‚ and skeletal muscle cells. • To review the anatomy of skeletal muscle. • To examine the connective tissue associated with the skeletal muscle. • To review
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Activity of Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle: Worksheet Please Ensure That You Have Completed The Calculations In Tables 1-3 Before You Answer The Worksheet Questions Table 1. The effects of phentolamine and atropine on the contractile response to nerve stimulation (20 Hz) in the isolated rabbit ileum | |Contraction amplitude |Contraction amplitude with the |Effect of nerve stimulation on the contraction amplitude | | |pre-nerve
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Identify the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg The leg is divided into three compartments by tough fasciae to hold the muscles and proper functioning of these muscles during their contraction. These compartments also contain nerves and vessels. The three main compartments are anterior (extensor)‚ lateral (fibular) and posterior (flexor). The anterior compartment (Extensor compartment) contains muscles which are used for extension (dorsiflexion) of the foot as these muscles have origin
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Re-evaluation was completed during the fourth session‚ which indicated improvements in measures of muscle performance (e.g. MMT) of the hip and knee musculature. Similarly‚ mild improvements in bilateral hip and knee AROM were noted (Table 1). At the time of re-evaluation‚ three of the six STG were met and the remaining three were partially met (Table 4). No LTG were achieved at re-evaluation. There were no reports of falls since the initial visit. The patient reported that the KinesoTape® was
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1. I found my first ad in a Muscle and Fitness magazine and this specific ad is trying to sell Dyma-Burn and Elite Gourmet. At the top of the page it says “Workout and Reward” and “For your best summer body‚” along with a picture of a man with ripped muscles and lifting weights. The background is black and to the right it explains Dyma-Burn and Elite Gourmet and how it helps your body during workouts. 2. This ad is targeting adults specifically men who are interested in improving the way their body
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When I turned 8‚ my imaginations derailed me. On this day‚ I instantly‚ assume everything became possible as a young kid. All I dream about is being a muscle bound superhero‚ and saving people from distress. As I wander around the block‚ I practiced action moves until the street lights kindle up. My family claimed me as was crazy. They always seen me turning flips through the house. Every gathering‚ whether it took place outside or inside‚ I will find a way to be seen. Since my little cousins were
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