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What is the short amount of time between the time of stimulation and the beginning of contraction in a skeletal muscle?
latent period
Immediately following the arrival of the stimulus at a skeletal muscle cell is a short period called the ------------ period during which the events of excitation-contraction coupling occur?
latent period
What are the three stages of muscle cell contraction?
A Muscle Twitch is a single contraction of skeletal muscle. The three distinct phases are latent, contraction, and relaxation. Latent Phase: Is the interval from the stimulus application until the muscle begins to contract (shorten). Note that there is no traced activity during this phase, but there are some electrical and chemical changes taking place during this phase. Contraction Phase: This phase is when the muscle fibers shorten, the tracings will show during this phase (a) peak(s). Relaxation Phase: This phase is represented by the downward curve in your tracings, this is when the muscle is going back to its original state of relaxation and the muscle will once again lengthen
Brief delay that occurs between application of the stimulus and the beginning of contraction?
Latent Period
What has the author Edmund Rayner Bullock written?
Edmund Rayner Bullock has written: 'Chemical reactions of the photographic latent image ..' -- subject(s): Developing and developers, Photographic chemistry, Photography
Immediately following the arrival of the stimulus at a skeletal muscle cell there is a short period called?
The short period following the arrival of a stimulus at a skeletal muscle cell is called the latent period. During this time, the muscle cell is preparing for contraction by releasing calcium ions and activating the contractile proteins.
What is the first phase after a stimulus in a muscle contraction?
The first phase after a stimulus in a muscle contraction is excitation-contraction coupling. This involves the transmission of the action potential along the sarcolemma and the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
What phase is between stimulus of a muscle and the shortening of the muscle?
The phase between the stimulus of a muscle and the shortening of the muscle is called the latent phase or latent period. During this phase, the muscle is receiving the signal to contract, but actual muscle shortening has not yet occurred. This period is important for the muscle fibers to prepare and generate enough force for contraction.
What science did Joseph Black study?
Joseph Black (1728-1799), was a Scottish scientist. Specifically, he worked primarily in chemistry and physics. Some of his most famous discoveries include latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide.
What is latent energy in a fuel?
Latent energy in a fuel refers to the energy released during the combustion process of the fuel. This energy is stored within the chemical bonds of the fuel and is released in the form of heat when the fuel is burned. It is a crucial factor in determining the energy content and efficiency of a fuel.
What are the three phases of a muscle twitch?
Tetinus, Complete tetinus, and absolute summation
What occurs in the latent period of a twitch in a skeletal muscle fiber?
During the latent period of a twitch in a skeletal muscle fiber, the muscle is receiving a signal to contract but has not yet started to generate force or movement. This phase involves the excitation-contraction coupling process, where the action potential triggers the release of calcium ions, leading to the activation of the muscle fibers.
