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Give an example of antigonistic muscles.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Antagonistic Muscles**: Antagonistic muscles are pairs of muscles that work against each other to create movement. When one muscle contracts (the agonist), the other muscle (the antagonist) relaxes. 2. **Identifying a Common Example**: A well-known example of antagonistic muscles in the human body is the biceps and triceps. 3. **Function of Biceps and Triceps**: - **Biceps**: The biceps muscle is located on the front of the upper arm. When the biceps contracts, it causes the arm to bend at the elbow. ...
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  2. What is troponin and where is it present?

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  3. What is meromyosin?

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  4. Which part of myosin is an active ATP ase enzyme?

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  5. Where are cross bridges present?

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  6. Which mineral ions are important for muscle contraction?

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  9. Give an example of antigonistic muscles.

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  12. What is a threshold stimulus?

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  13. When a muscle is a continued state of contraction , what is it called?

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  14. Which chemical accumulates in a fatigued muslce?

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  15. If a muscle is in a continued state of contraction, what is it called?

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  17. When does rigor mortis begin after death?

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