MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE CONTRACTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the length between Z-lines of an actin molecule called?
A
fascicle
B
sarcomere
C
myosin binding site
D
sarcoplasmic length
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theoretical optimal sarcomere length ranges from 2.30 to 2.47 m (Walker and Schrodt, 1974; Gokhin et al., 2014).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Z-band (Z-line, Z-disc) defines the boundary of the sarcomere in striated muscle and bisects the I-band of neighbouring sarcomeres (Fig. 1a) [1].

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