The Purpose of Myoglobin Is to

question 33

Multiple Choice

The purpose of myoglobin is to

• A)store oxygen.
• B)sequester calcium.
• C)convert lactic acid to glucose.
• D)make the muscle red.

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Definitions:

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure that assesses the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them by measuring the electrical activity.

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary muscles attached to the skeleton that are responsible for movement and are controlled consciously.

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is associated with swallowing and speech.

Omohyoid

A muscle in the neck that acts to lower the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speech.