Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 11 - Section 11.2 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 432: 6

Answer

Thin filaments Thin filaments are 7-8 nm in diameter. They consist of two intertwined molecules of fibrous actin( F-actin). Each of these F-actin molecule is like a bead necklace -- a string with subunits of molecules of G globular fibrin (G-fibrin) molecules.

Work Step by Step

Each of the G protein molecules has an active site that can to the head of a myosin molecule. There are about 50 molecules of tropomyosin in each thin filament . When the muscle fiber is relaxed these tropomyosin molecules block the active sites for myosin binding to thin filaments . Also in thin filaments is a calcium binding molecule , that is, troponin.
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