Asked by Shawn-Natalie Tucker on Apr 26, 2024
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The basic unit of muscle contraction is known as the
A) sarcoplasmic reticulum.
B) transverse tubule.
C) sarcomere.
D) sarcolemma.
E) motor unit.
Sarcomere
A segment of a striated muscle cell located between adjacent Z lines that serves as a unit of contraction.
- Recognize and elucidate the anatomical structures involved in the process of muscle contraction.
Verified Answer
AK
Abhishek KovvuriMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sarcomere is the basic unit of muscle contraction, consisting of repeating segments of myofibrils found within skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the anatomical structures involved in the process of muscle contraction.