The Time Lag Between Muscle Stimulation and the Beginning of Contraction

question 59

Short Answer

The time lag between muscle stimulation and the beginning of contraction is called the ________.

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Definitions:

Mesenteries

Folds of peritoneum that attach the intestines to the abdominal wall, supporting and allowing vascular and neural communication.

Mastication

The action of masticating food to ready it for swallowing and subsequent digestion.

Parasympathetic Nerves

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, conserving energy and lowering metabolism.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, involved in controlling heart rate, gastrointestinal motility, sweating, and various muscle movements in the body.