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Fascia is a __________ that surrounds muscles, organs, and nerves.
connective tissue
A sarcomere is the __________ unit of a muscle fiber.
functional
The neuromuscular junction is the site where __________ and muscle fibers meet.
motor neurons
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter responsible for __________ muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction.
stimulating
Myoglobin is a protein that binds __________ in muscle cells, facilitating oxygen storage and transport.
oxygen
A threshold stimulus is the __________ level of stimulation required to trigger a muscle contraction.
minimum
Recruitment of motor units refers to the process of activating additional __________ to increase muscle force.
motor neurons
An agonist muscle is the muscle that is primarily responsible for producing __________ during movement.
an action
Antagonist muscles work __________ the agonist to create balanced movement and control.
opposite of
Synergist muscles assist the agonist by __________ in the movement or stabilizing the joint.
adding strength
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