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What type of muscle fibers does swimming stimulates development.?
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Both type I and type II fibers are stimulated by swimming, however a study of an 8 week swimming program showed a larger increase in type II muscle growth. That being said however, the proportions of each muscle type remains roughly fixed regardless of the training regime.
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Activities such as swimming and running are most likely to stimulate development of what type of muscle fibers?
Slow, fatigue-resistant fibers
Can you convert swimming laps into walking steps?
no, within your muscles are slow and quick twitch muscle fibers, activities such as running and walking use quick twitch muscle fibers while swimming uses slow twitch muscle fibers
What consists of a somatic motor neuron plus all the skeletal muscle fibers it stimulates?
A motor unit consists of a somatic motor neuron and all the skeletal muscle fibers it innervates. When the motor neuron fires an action potential, all the muscle fibers in its motor unit contract simultaneously. Motor units vary in size depending on the precision of movement required, with smaller units needed for fine control and larger units for more powerful movements.
The point of contact between the nerve and the muscle fibers it stimulates is called a?
The point of contact between the nerve and the muscle fibers it stimulates is called a neuromuscular junction. This junction allows for communication between the nervous system and the muscular system, facilitating muscle contraction in response to nerve impulses.
Define motor unit?
A motor unit consists of a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates. When the motor neuron fires, all the muscle fibers in the motor unit contract simultaneously. This coordinated activation allows for precise control of muscle force and movement.
What motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates called?
the motor unit
A single neuron and all the muscle fibers it stimulates comprise a?
This is called a motor unit.
What type of muscle fibers are there?
You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.
What types of fibers are there?
You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.
What types of muscle are there?
You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.
What is the key intracellular event that stimulates muscle contraction?
The key intracellular event that stimulates muscle contraction is the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum within muscle cells. This calcium binds to troponin, causing a conformational change that allows myosin heads to bind to actin filaments and initiate the sliding process that shortens the muscle fibers and results in muscle contraction.
Smooth muscle fibers are the shortest of all muscle cell types?
No. Cardiac muscle fibers.
