3.1 - Motor Unit Structure
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Practice Questions
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What makes up a motor unit?
💡 Hint: Consider the two main components we discussed.
What is the function of a motor neuron?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in muscle contraction.
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What comprises a motor unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the motor unit.
True or False: Larger motor units are involved in fine motor control.
💡 Hint: Remember what we discussed regarding different types of movements.
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Design an experiment to test how different muscle units are activated during various physical activities.
💡 Hint: Consider how to measure the recruitment of small versus large motor units.
Discuss how a person with a neuromuscular disease might experience challenges related to motor unit function.
💡 Hint: Think about how motor neuron health directly relates to muscle performance.
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