Eponyms Are Scientific Terms That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Eponyms are scientific terms that:

• A) sound alike but are spelled differently.
• B) can have more than one meaning.
• C) are based on a person's name.
• D) are none of the above.

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Definitions:

Cross-Bridge

The link formed between the actin and myosin filaments in a muscle fiber that generates contraction by shortening the muscle.

T Tubules

A network of tubules within muscle cells that facilitate the rapid transmission of electrical signals for muscle contraction.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that are generated by neurons or muscle cells to transmit signals along the cell membrane.

Muscle Fiber

A muscle fiber is a single muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, that contracts to produce movement.