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During muscle contraction, which ion is crucial for initiating the interaction between actin and myosin due to the exposure of the active binding site on actin?

The stretch-shortening cycle is a(n) ___________ contraction followed by a(n) ____________ contraction and results in higher levels of power production.

Between each pair below, choose the one, on average, that would produce the most force: Pennated vs. Fusiform Muscle: [1] Small vs. Large Muscle CSA: [2] Type I vs. Type II Muscle Fiber: [3] Lengthened muscle vs. Optimal length: [4] Maximal velocity vs. Minimal velocity: [5] Using vs. not using the SSC: [6]

The notochord plays an important role in:

Based on the steps of the cross-bridge cycle, what would you expect to happen if no ATP is present?

Extra credit: Describe how the systems of the body work together to produce movement. Be specific.  Note: This is extra credit. Save it for the end so that you do not run out of time. 

In an energy deficit state, your body may resort to breaking down muscle tissue and protein in the body to release energy. This is considered: (select all that apply).

Which of the following are factors that impact force production? Select all that apply.

The hands and fingers are involved in fine movement control. Knowing this, you’d expect the region of the motor homunculus associated with the hands and fingers to be ______________ compared to the quadricep muscle involved in gross motor control.

Which of the following are adverse effects of dupilumab? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)