GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscle force is not affected by muscle shape
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that is false is d. sarcomeres increase in length during contraction. Sarcomeres are the smallest contractile units of muscles and they actually shorten, which causes muscle contraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: C. Ability of a muscle to produce force is affected by the shape and size of a muscle.

Detailed explanation-3: -These muscles help hold the skeleton together, give the body shape, and help it with everyday movements (known as voluntary muscles because you can control their movement). They can contract (shorten or tighten) quickly and powerfully, but they tire easily.

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