GENERAL ANATOMY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Question
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A shortening of the muscle when made tense.
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respiration
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contract
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alveoli
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lungs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Muscle contraction occurs when sarcomeres shorten, as thick and thin filaments slide past each other, which is called the sliding filament model of muscle contraction. ATP provides the energy for cross-bridge formation and filament sliding.
Detailed explanation-2: -Muscle contracture refers to physical shortening of muscle length, and it is often accompanied by physical shortening of other soft tissues such as fascia, nerves, blood vessels, and skin.
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