Instructions Unit 2 focused on both the skeletal and

Instructions Unit 2 focused on both the skeletal and muscular systems. The systems are utilized for both support and movement and if either system fails the entire body will be affected. All our body systems are monitored by the immune system, however, they are none-the-less susceptible to various ailments, illnesses, or diseases.  The goal of […]

Skeletal Muscle Questions

1. Please compare the following aspects of skeletal and smooth muscle contraction: (a) signal for crossbridge activation (b) source(s) of calcium used during the contractile process (c) signal that releases calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum 2. Please compare and contrast the structure and location of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins. How do these differences contribute […]