After Death, Muscle Fibers Run Out of ATP and Calcium

question 81

Multiple Choice

After death, muscle fibers run out of ATP and calcium begins to leak from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the sarcoplasm. This results in a condition known as

• A) tetany.
• B) treppe.
• C) depolarization.
• D) rigor mortis.
• E) oxygen debt.

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Definitions:

Fibrocartilage

A tough, dense type of cartilage that provides substantial support and withstands heavy pressure.

Elastic Cartilage

A type of cartilage that contains elastic fibers, allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape, found in structures like the ear and epiglottis.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of connective tissue found in various parts of the body, providing support with some flexibility, such as in the nose, trachea, and at the ends of ribs.

Vertebrae

Vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (backbone) in vertebrates, providing structural support and housing for the spinal cord.