Which List Represents the Hierarchy of Muscle Structure from the Largest

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which list represents the hierarchy of muscle structure from the largest unit to the smallest?

• A) muscle fiber → myofibril → sarcomere → filaments
• B) myofibril → muscle fiber → sarcomere → filaments
• C) sarcomere → myofibril → filaments → muscle fiber
• D) muscle fiber → sarcomere → myofibril → filaments
• E) muscle fiber → filaments → myofibril → sarcomere

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Definitions:

Strain Gauge

A device used to measure the amount of deformation or strain in an object when a force is applied.

Balance Beam

A gymnastics apparatus used especially by women gymnasts, consisting of a narrow beam on which athletes perform exercises requiring balance.

Spring Scale

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Body Mass Index

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