MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-protein that makes up the thick myofilament
A)voluntary muscle
B)visceral muscle
C)intercalated disks
D)origin
E)sarcomere
F)insertion
G)actin
H)Z line
I)bursae
J)myosin

Question

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Myosin is the protein that makes up the thick myofilament in muscle cells.

Answer: A
 Voluntary muscle is the type of muscle that is under conscious control, such as skeletal muscle.

Answer: C
 Intercalated disks are specialized cell junctions found between cardiac muscle cells.

Answer: D
 Origin is the point of attachment of a muscle to the stationary bone.

Answer: E
 Sarcomere is the basic unit of contraction in striated muscle cells, consisting of myofilaments arranged between Z lines.

Answer: F
 Insertion is the point of attachment of a muscle to the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.

Answer: G
 Actin is the protein that makes up the thin myofilament in muscle cells.

Answer: H
 Z line is a protein structure in muscle cells that anchors the thin myofilaments and separates adjacent sarcomeres.

Answer: I
 Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs located between bones, muscles, and tendons that help to reduce friction and wear.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description