Virtual Lab: Understanding Gut Contractions - Smooth Muscle

Participate in a physiology laboratory to gain insights into the mechanics of smooth muscle contraction through various in vitro experiments. Additionally, assist your friend in pinpointing the source of her intestinal discomfort.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Express the distribution of various fibre types present in both muscle categories in quantitative terms.
Acquire knowledge regarding enzyme histochemistry methods and grasp the procedural intricacies involved in the process.
Comprehend the distinctions in terms of twitch and tetanus responses, the force-frequency correlation, and the reaction to fatigue across various muscle types.
Quantify the physiological characteristics of isolated EDL and soleus muscles.
Elaborate on the relationship between muscle length and tension in skeletal muscle.

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