Compared to Glycolytic Skeletal Muscle Fibers,those Classified as Oxidative Typically

question 24

Multiple Choice

Compared to glycolytic skeletal muscle fibers,those classified as oxidative typically have

• A)a lower concentration of myoglobin.
• B)a lower density of mitochondria.
• C)a lighter visual appearance.
• D)a smaller diameter.

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Definitions:

PET

A medical imaging technique, Positron Emission Tomography, which uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive imaging technology that produces three-dimensional detailed anatomical images without the use of damaging radiation, useful in diagnosing a variety of conditions and diseases.

DSA

Digital Subtraction Angiography, a type of fluoroscopy technique used in radiology to visualize blood vessels by subtracting a pre-contrast image from subsequent images, after the contrast material has been injected.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of waste products.