Practice Muscle Contraction Mechanism (6.6.4) - Human Physiology - IB 12 Biology
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Muscle Contraction Mechanism

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What proteins are involved in muscle contraction?

💡 Hint: Think of the two types of filaments mentioned earlier.

Question 2 Easy

What is the basic contractile unit of muscle called?

💡 Hint: Look for the unit that has a sliding mechanism.

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Question 1

What is the main function of ATP in muscle contraction?

A) To provide energy
B) To remove calcium
C) To build muscle

💡 Hint: It's what fuels the process.

Question 2

True or False: Myosin heads can bind to actin without ATP.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the energy requirements.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the sliding filament theory relates to muscle strength and training adaptations.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of exercise in muscle development.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of calcium ions on muscle contraction based on the sliding filament theory.

💡 Hint: Think about how calcium levels control muscle activation.

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