Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 9 - Muscles and Muscle Tissue - Review Questions - Page 317: 17b

Answer

The theory proposes that the thin filaments slide toward the center of the sarcomere through the ratchetlike action of the myosin heads. The process is energized by ATP.

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The theory proposes that the thin filaments slide toward the center of the sarcomere through the ratchetlike action of the myosin heads. The process is energized by ATP.
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