J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Structural and functional unit of contractile apparatus in striated muscle is called :

    A)  cross bridge                      

    B)  my of fibril

    C)  Z-band                                

    D)  sarcomere

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Sarcomere is the portion of myofibril that lies between two successive Z-disc. When the muscle fibre is contracted the length of the sarcomere is about 2 micrometer. At this length the actin filaments completely overlap the myosin filament. At this length the muscle is capable of generating its greatest force of contraction.


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