MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-another name for smooth muscle
A)voluntary muscle
B)visceral muscle
C)intercalated disks
D)origin
E)sarcomere
F)insertion
G)actin
H)Z line
I)bursae
J)myosin

Question

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Visceral muscle, also known as smooth muscle, is found in organs such as the stomach and intestines.

Answer: A
 Voluntary muscle is under conscious control, such as skeletal muscle.

Answer: C
 Intercalated disks are found in cardiac muscle and allow for the synchronized contractions of the heart.

Answer: D
 Origin is the point of attachment of a muscle to the bone that remains stationary during contraction.

Answer: E
 Sarcomere is the basic unit of muscle contraction and is composed of actin and myosin filaments.

Answer: F
 Insertion is the point of attachment of a muscle to the bone that moves during contraction.

Answer: G
 Actin is a protein that makes up thin filaments in muscle cells.

Answer: H
 Z line marks the boundary of each sarcomere and is where actin filaments attach.

Answer: I
 Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles.

Answer: J
 Myosin is a protein that makes up thick filaments in muscle cells.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description