Metabolic Stress Can Result from Uncontrolled Infection or Extensive Tissue

question 76

True/False

Metabolic stress can result from uncontrolled infection or extensive tissue injury.

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Definitions:

Sarcolemma

The thin, plasmalemma (plasma membrane) surrounding a muscle fiber, crucial for transmitting signals and coordinating contractions.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism that can be used as a fuel by the heart and other muscles.

Slow Fibers

Slow fibers are a type of muscle fiber that contract slowly and are stamina-oriented, relying on aerobic metabolism for energy, making them resistant to fatigue.

Fast Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by quick contractions and a capacity for rapid, forceful movements but have lower endurance compared to slow fibers.