Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. In order for the necessary bridges to form, potassium must be released from the endoplasmic reticulum.
2. In the sliding filament model of muscle contraction, bridges are formed between the myosin and actin.
3. Energy for muscle contraction is provided when ATP is broken down.
4. In order for movement to take place, when the prime mover contracts, the synergist must relax.
5. In order for movement to take place, the antagonists must do the opposite of the prime mover.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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