Diff: 2 Page Ref: 300 48) The sliding filament model of contraction involves ________.
A. actin and myosin sliding past each other and partially overlap
B. the shortening of thick filaments so that thin filaments slide past
C. actin and myosin shortening but not sliding past each other
D. the Z discs sliding over the myofilaments
Answer:A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 300 48) The sliding filament model of contraction involves ________.
A. actin and myosin sliding past each other and partially overlap B. the shortening of thick filaments so that thin filaments slide past C. actin and myosin shortening but not sliding past each other D. the Z discs sliding over the myofilaments