2.2 Applied Physiology / Introduction To Muscular System

Question 1

What is the role of a Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)?

Answer 1

To monitor forces and tension in muscles.

Question 2

Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles. This means:

Answer 2

They are under our conscious control.

Question 3

What are the roles of a joint receptor?

Answer 3

1. To act as a proprioceptor
2. Protect the joint from injury

Question 4

Myofibrils are the contractile elements of a muscle. What are the two contractile proteins contained within them called?

Answer 4

Actin and myosin

Question 5

Skeletal muscles are surrounded by an outermost connective tissue layer. What is the name of this layer?

Answer 5

Fascia