BIO 252 AP2 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY-WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Muscle functions include - ANSWER-movement, stability, control of
openings, heat production, and glycemic control
Endomysium - ANSWER-•Thin sleeve of loose connective tissue
around each fiber
•Allows room for capillaries and nerve fibers
•Provides chemical environment for muscle fiber
Perimysium - ANSWER-•Thicker layer of connective tissue that
wraps fascicles
•Carries nerves, blood vessels, and stretch receptors
Fascicles - ANSWER-bundles of muscle fibers wrapped together
Epimysium - ANSWER-•Fibrous sheath surrounding entire muscle
•Outer surface grades into fascia; inner surface projections form
perimysium
Fascia - ANSWER-•Sheet of connective tissue that separates
neighboring muscles or muscle groups from each other and the
subcutaneous tissue
Fusiform muscles - ANSWER-•Thick in the middle and tapered at
each end
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY-WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Muscle functions include - ANSWER-movement, stability, control of
openings, heat production, and glycemic control
Endomysium - ANSWER-•Thin sleeve of loose connective tissue
around each fiber
•Allows room for capillaries and nerve fibers
•Provides chemical environment for muscle fiber
Perimysium - ANSWER-•Thicker layer of connective tissue that
wraps fascicles
•Carries nerves, blood vessels, and stretch receptors
Fascicles - ANSWER-bundles of muscle fibers wrapped together
Epimysium - ANSWER-•Fibrous sheath surrounding entire muscle
•Outer surface grades into fascia; inner surface projections form
perimysium
Fascia - ANSWER-•Sheet of connective tissue that separates
neighboring muscles or muscle groups from each other and the
subcutaneous tissue
Fusiform muscles - ANSWER-•Thick in the middle and tapered at
each end