Actin Correct Ans-Thin filament
Excitatory neurotransmitter of neuromuscular junction Correct Ans-Acetylcholine (ACH)
Inhibitory neurotransmitter of presynaptic neurons Correct Ans-Glycine
Sliding Filament mechanism Correct Ans-Thin filament slides past thick filament towards
M line
Provides 15 seconds of energy to muscle contraction Correct Ans-Creatine Phosphate
Isometric Contraction Correct Ans-Maintaining muscle length while maintaining tension
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Eccentric Isotonic Contraction Correct Ans-Lengthening a muscle while maintaining tension
Concentric Isotonic Contraction Correct Ans-Shortening a muscle while maintaining
tension
Antagonist Correct Ans-Performs opposing action; relaxes while another muscle/s
contracts
Agonist Correct Ans-Performs same action; prime mover
Origin Correct Ans-Muscle attaching to stationary bone
Insertion Correct Ans-Muscle attaching to moving bone
Main protein of elastic filament Correct Ans-Titin