MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements regarding the sliding filament model is false?
A
The sarcomere shortens.
B
The A band remains constant in length.
C
Actin and myosin do not shorten during contraction.
D
Both actin and myosin myofilaments shorten during contraction.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence the correct answer is A) Actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other.

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