Identify the Structures That Contribute to the Slow Onset of Contraction

question 87

Multiple Choice

Identify the structures that contribute to the slow onset of contraction and prolonged contraction phase in cardiac muscle tissue.

• A) Desmosomes
• B) Gap junctions
• C) Intercalated discs
• D) T-tubules
• E) Terminal cisternae

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Definitions:

Fetal Membranes

Membranous structures, including the amnion and chorion, surrounding and protecting the developing embryo or fetus.

Umbilical Cord

A cord-like structure connecting the fetus to the placenta, providing nutrients and removing waste.

Spermatogenesis

The process by which spermatozoa are produced from spermatogonial stem cells through mitosis and meiosis.

Epididymis

A long, coiled tube located adjacent to the testicles where sperm mature and are stored.