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Name the functional contractile unit of the muscle.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question:** The question asks for the functional contractile unit of the muscle. 2. **Define the Functional Unit:** The functional contractile unit of the muscle is known as the **sarcomere**. 3. **Composition of Sarcomere:** The sarcomere is composed of two main types of proteins: - **Actin** (thin filament) ...
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