Tetanus of a Muscle Is Thought to Be Caused by

question 155

Multiple Choice

Tetanus of a muscle is thought to be caused by

• A)high calcium ion concentrations in the sarcoplasm.
• B)the rapid movement of sodium ions back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
• C)an increase in stimulus strength.
• D)increased temperature in the active muscle.
• E)decreased amounts of calcium ions in muscle tissue.

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Definitions:

Sporangia

Specialized structures in fungi and plants where spores are produced and stored for reproduction.

Mycelium

The mass of branched, thread-like filaments that make up the vegetative part of a fungus, allowing for nutrient absorption.

Hyphae

Long, branching filamentous structures of fungi, through which they absorb nutrients from their environment.

Zygomycota

A phylum of fungi characterized by their production of zygospores during sexual reproduction.