2024 Kinesiology S1 Study Guide

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What are the three physiological factors that affect the color of skin?

Back

The volume of blood in dermal vessels, carotene in the subcutaneous layer, and various diseases.

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Where is cardiac muscle located?

Back

In the heart.

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What are I bands made up of?

Back

Actin filaments, which are anchored to the Z lines.

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What is the primary function of Yellow Marrow?

Back

Stores fat and occupies most cavities of bone in adults.

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What is the branch of science that deals with the function of human body parts?

Back

Physiology.

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What is the role of actin filaments in muscle contraction?

Back

They slide over myosin filaments to shorten the muscle fiber.

Front

What is the difference between red marrow and yellow marrow?

Back

Red marrow is involved in blood cell formation, while yellow marrow stores fat.

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Define Kinesiology.

Back

The study of human movement and the mechanics of body motion.

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What is the function of the Z line in muscle fibers?

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It anchors the actin filaments and defines the boundaries of a sarcomere.

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What is the significance of the H zone in muscle contraction?

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It is the region where only myosin filaments are present during relaxation.