The Capacity of a Muscle Cell to Shorten Forcefully Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The capacity of a muscle cell to shorten forcefully is known as

• A) contractility.
• B) excitability.
• C) extensibility.
• D) elasticity.
• E) flexibility.

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm, consisting of two heads.

Reflex Hammer

A medical tool used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes, aiding in the diagnosis of neurological conditions that affect reflexes.

Tendon

is a strong, flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, allowing force to be transmitted and producing movement.

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, involving sensory receptors, nerves, and the spinal cord.