Muscle Packaging

The connective tissue sheath that surrounds a muscle fascicle is the...

• epimysium

• endomysium

• perimysium

Which connective tissue layer surrounds individual muscle fibers?

• Epimysium

• Perimysium

• Endomysium

• Fascia

What is the primary function of the epimysium?

• To transmit nerve signals

• To provide nutrients

• To protect the muscle from friction

• To store calcium

Which structure is responsible for connecting muscles to bones?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Fascia

What is the role of fascia in muscle packaging?

• To store energy

• To separate and support muscles

• To produce red blood cells

• To conduct electrical impulses

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

• Skeletal

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Connective

What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers?

• Fascicle

• Sarcomere

• Myofibril

• Tendon

How does the perimysium contribute to muscle function?

• By generating force

• By providing elasticity

• By organizing muscle fibers into fascicles

• By storing oxygen

Which layer of connective tissue is directly involved in muscle contraction?

• Epimysium

• Perimysium

• Endomysium

• Fascia

What is the significance of the sarcolemma in muscle cells?

• It stores calcium ions

• It conducts electrical impulses

• It provides structural support

• It synthesizes proteins